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CARROT

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Carrot / Gajar (Daucus carota)
Crisp & Sweet Root: Produces bright red, smooth, uniform, sweet, and crunchy roots packed with nutrients and beta-carotene. Ideal for fresh salads, juices, halwa, parathas, and traditional Indian curries.
Versatile & Productive Choice: Well-suited for terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 12–15 inches depth for deep root growth), raised beds, and backyard plots.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Daucus carota
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Best from August to November (main winter sowing season in India).
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight).
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	7 to 14 days
Maturity / First Harvest	75 to 90 days after sowing

Soil Preparation: Requires light, soft, well-draining sandy-loam soil free of rocks or hard clumps to ensure straight root development. Potting mix: fine garden soil, cocopeat, and well-rotted compost or vermicompost. Maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 6.8.
Sowing: Sow seeds directly into final containers or garden beds 0.5 cm ( $\frac{1}{4}$ inch) deep. Space rows 8–10 inches apart. Keep soil evenly moist in a semi-shaded or bright area until sprouts emerge. (Carrots do not like transplanting; direct sowing is recommended).
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during germination and root development. Avoid overwatering or letting soil dry out completely, which causes root cracking.
Spacing & Care: Thin young seedlings to 2–3 inches (5–7 cm) apart once they reach 2 inches in height to allow room for roots to expand. Keep soil loose and mound soil lightly around root shoulders to prevent greening. Feed with potassium and phosphorus-rich organic fertilizer every 3 weeks (avoid excess nitrogen to prevent hairy roots). Spray neem oil solution for pest control.

Fresh & Sweet Home Harvest: Yields crunchy, naturally sweet, chemical-free red carrots straight from your balcony or garden.
High Nutritional Value: Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, perfect for nutritious juices and healthy daily meals.
Deep Container Friendly: Specially chosen variety that develops full length and uniform color in standard deep grow bags and pots.