carrot seed

🌿 Carrot Seed Sowing Guide

Soil requirement: Loose, well-drained sandy loam soil with no stones or clumps. Avoid clay-heavy soils (causes misshaped carrots).

Soil preparation: Till the soil deeply (about 1–1.5 feet), add compost/vermicompost for fertility.

Sowing season: Best in cool season – September to February in India.

Seed rate: Around 500–600 g per acre.

Sowing method:

Make shallow furrows about 1–1.5 cm deep.

Sow seeds thinly in rows spaced 30 cm apart.

Cover lightly with soil and press gently.

Watering: Light and frequent watering until seeds germinate (takes 7–14 days). Avoid waterlogging.

Thinning: Once seedlings are 3–4 cm tall, thin them to 5–8 cm apart for proper root growth.

Harvesting: Ready in 90–120 days depending on variety.