Grow your own sweet, slender gajar in pots or winter beds. These desi carrot seeds are perfect for small spaces — they grow crisp, tapered roots that stay tender even in rooftop containers or kitchen trays. Suited to cool weather and loose soil, they produce long, flavourful roots ideal for pesticide-free home harvests.

Why Gardeners Prefer It

• Produces traditional long, reddish-orange roots prized in winter dishes
• Germinates in 6–10 days, ready to harvest in 70–90 days
• Long, orange roots with smooth texture and sweet flavour
• Best grown from October to February in cool conditions
  

How to Grow Carrots

When to Sow

• Sow from October to February during the cool season

Where to Grow

• Use pots or grow bags at least 10 inches deep with drainage

Sowing Method

• Mix 2 parts soil + 1 part vermicompost
• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep and cover lightly
• Keep soil evenly moist during germination
• Thin seedlings to 2 inches apart after sprouting

Fertilizer & Care

• Before Sowing: Enrich soil with vermicompost
• Every 3 Weeks: Use NPK 20-20-20 for root development
• Mid-Growth: Apply Wood Ash or Potash SOP to boost sweetness
• Pest Control: Spray Neem Oil to deter soil pests

Local Tips

• Avoid waterlogging — carrots crack in soggy soil
• Mulch lightly to keep soil moist and cool
• Don’t harvest late — roots turn woody if left too long
• Use fine-textured soil to avoid misshaped roots

FAQs

How many seeds should I sow in a 10-inch pot?
Sprinkle lightly and thin to 2–3 plants per pot after sprouting. Overcrowding reduces root size.

Should I soak carrot seeds before sowing?
Not necessary, but pre-soaking for 3–4 hours may help in cooler weather to speed up germination.

Why do some carrots grow forked or twisted?
Usually caused by stones or lumps in the soil. Always use fine, loose-textured mix for straight roots.

What’s the best way to boost carrot sweetness?
Add a small handful of wood ash or sulphate of potash once plants are 3–4 inches tall.

Other Names: Carrot, Red Carrot, Garden Carrot, سرخ گاجر, Surkh Gajar.