Approx. 50-70 seeds per pack.

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Grow Orange Carrot F1 Hybrid from seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening.

Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is primarily a cool-season root vegetable. Successful root development depends particularly on loose, sufficiently deep and well-drained soil with minimal physical obstruction.

This seed line is confirmed as an F1 Hybrid and is intended to develop orange carrot roots under suitable growing conditions.

Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, open soil, deep containers and appropriately sized grow bags.

Botanical Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Seed Type: F1 Hybrid
Crop Type: Cool-season root vegetable
Root Colour: Orange type
Germination Time: Generally approximately 10–21 days under suitable conditions
Growing Conditions: Cool to mild conditions are generally preferred
Suggested Sowing Season in Pakistan: Generally September–December, adjusted according to local temperature and regional climate

F1 Hybrid status alone does not establish exact root size, shape, maturity, yield, uniformity, disease resistance or other variety-specific performance characteristics.

Variety Description

This product is an:

Orange Carrot F1 Hybrid

Carrot plants initially develop fine foliage while the storage root enlarges below the soil surface.

Because the harvested root develops underground, soil condition is particularly important.

For normal root development, provide soil that is:

• Loose
• Sufficiently deep
• Well drained
• Relatively fine textured
• Free from severe compaction
• Relatively free from stones and large hard clods

Although this product is identified as an orange-root F1 Hybrid, AZ Seeds & Gardening does not guarantee an exact shade or intensity of orange.

Without verified breeder-specific documentation for this particular F1 Hybrid, no guarantee is made regarding:

• Exact root length
• Exact root diameter
• Exact root weight
• Exact root shape
• Exact colour intensity
• Exact maturity period
• Exact yield
• Uniformity
• Heat tolerance
• Cold tolerance
• Disease resistance
• Pest resistance
• Storage duration

Key Features

• F1 Hybrid Orange Carrot seeds
• 120 seeds per pack
• Botanical species: Daucus carota
• Orange-root type
• Primarily a cool-season crop
• Suitable for direct sowing
• Suitable for home gardens
• Suitable for raised beds
• Suitable for open soil
• Suitable for sufficiently deep containers
• Suitable for appropriately sized grow bags

Actual root development, colour, size, shape and crop performance can vary according to genetics, soil and environmental conditions.

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

Can be used for a compact planting where adequate usable soil depth, loose growing medium and suitable plant spacing are maintained.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Provides additional growing-medium depth and volume for root development.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Provides a wider planting surface for multiple carrot plants where suitable spacing and soil depth are maintained.

The exact number of plants suitable for each grow bag depends on:

• Internal container dimensions
• Usable soil depth
• Plant spacing
• Root characteristics
• Growing-medium condition

Avoid severe overcrowding.

Recommended Soil / Growing Medium

Carrots generally perform best in soil that is:

• Loose
• Well drained
• Sufficiently deep
• Relatively fine textured
• Free from severe compaction
• Relatively free from stones
• Free from large hard clods
• Able to retain adequate moisture without continuous saturation

Bhalu Mitti and properly decomposed Vermicompost may be incorporated where appropriate.

However, 50% Vermicompost + 50% Bhalu Mitti should not be treated as a compulsory growing formula.

The proportion of individual components should be adjusted according to:

• Existing soil texture
• Drainage
• Fertility
• Organic-matter content
• Container conditions

Avoid fresh or insufficiently decomposed manure immediately before growing carrots.

Excessive nitrogen should also be avoided.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Prepare the Growing Area

Prepare the final growing position thoroughly before sowing.

Loosen the soil to sufficient depth for root development.

Remove:

• Stones
• Large hard clods
• Old roots
• Large undecomposed organic material
• Other significant physical obstructions

The prepared growing medium should be loose and reasonably fine.

2. Direct Sowing

Carrots should generally be:

Direct-sown in their final growing position.

Their taproot begins developing early, so unnecessary transplanting can disturb normal root development.

Suitable growing locations include:

• Open garden soil
• Raised beds
• Deep containers
• Appropriately sized grow bags

3. Sowing Depth

Sow approximately:

0.5–1 cm deep

Cover lightly with fine soil.

Avoid unnecessarily deep sowing.

4. Watering After Sowing

Water gently using a fine shower or other method that does not unnecessarily displace the small seeds.

Maintain adequate surface moisture during germination.

Avoid allowing the seedbed to repeatedly dry out during this stage.

At the same time, avoid continuous waterlogging.

5. Germination

Under suitable conditions, carrot seeds generally germinate within approximately:

10–21 days

Carrot germination can be relatively gradual compared with some faster-germinating vegetables.

Maintain reasonably consistent moisture while waiting for emergence.

Actual germination can vary according to:

• Seed storage and handling
• Seed condition
• Soil temperature
• Air temperature
• Moisture
• Sowing depth
• Growing medium
• Weather
• Seasonal conditions

The source’s 15°C–28°C range should not be treated as a strict guaranteed germination requirement. Carrot seed can germinate across a broader temperature range, while emergence speed and percentage can vary considerably with temperature and other conditions.

100% germination is not guaranteed.

6. Seedling Care

New carrot seedlings are small and can compete poorly with weeds.

After emergence:

• Maintain appropriate moisture
• Provide good natural light
• Keep the planting reasonably weed-free
• Avoid damaging young roots
• Prevent severe surface crusting where possible

7. Sunlight

Provide approximately:

5–6 hours or more of direct sunlight daily

under suitable seasonal conditions.

Actual plant performance can vary according to temperature, season and light conditions.

8. Thinning & Plant Spacing

Carrot seedlings should be thinned where they emerge too densely.

For this product, approximately:

5–7 cm between plants

can be used as a practical home-growing guideline.

The exact spacing should be adjusted according to actual root development.

Remove unwanted seedlings carefully to minimize disturbance to neighbouring roots.

Adequate spacing reduces excessive competition for:

• Growing space
• Moisture
• Nutrients
• Light

However, spacing alone does not guarantee a particular root size.

9. Watering During Growth

Maintain reasonably consistent soil moisture throughout active growth and root development.

Avoid:

• Prolonged severe dryness
• Repeated wilting
• Continuous waterlogging
• Standing water
• Extreme dry-to-wet fluctuations

Irrigation frequency should be adjusted according to:

• Soil texture
• Temperature
• Weather
• Container size
• Plant development

10. Feeding

Where required, incorporate properly decomposed organic matter before sowing.

Additional fertilizer should be based on:

• Existing soil fertility
• Plant condition
• Previous fertilizer applications
• Growing-medium characteristics

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer.

Excessive nitrogen can favour foliage growth and may contribute to undesirable root development.

No fixed fertilizer schedule is recommended without information about the existing soil and fertilizer formulation.

11. Weed Management

Keep the growing area reasonably free from weeds, particularly while carrot seedlings are small.

Remove weeds carefully.

Avoid aggressive cultivation immediately around plants because the developing roots can be disturbed.

12. Root Development

Keep the growing medium loose and avoid unnecessary soil compaction.

Root development can be affected by:

• Genetics
• Soil texture
• Soil depth
• Stones and physical obstructions
• Soil compaction
• Plant spacing
• Moisture
• Temperature
• Nutrition
• General crop management

For this reason, AZ Seeds & Gardening does not guarantee an exact root length, diameter, shape or weight without verified breeder-specific information for this F1 Hybrid.

13. Exposed Root Shoulders

As plants develop, the upper portion or shoulder of a carrot root may become visible near the soil surface.

Where necessary, loose soil may be gently drawn around exposed root shoulders.

Avoid heavy soil compaction around developing roots.

14. Seasonal Management

Carrot is primarily a:

Cool-season root crop

A practical general sowing period for Pakistan is:

September–December

depending on region and local temperatures.

Punjab Agriculture lists September–October as the sowing period for its T-29 carrot variety, demonstrating that carrot sowing can begin before October under suitable Punjab conditions.

Pakistan has substantial regional climate variation, so sowing dates should be adjusted according to actual local weather rather than relying solely on calendar dates.

15. Pest Monitoring

Inspect plants regularly for:

• Leaf damage
• Insect activity
• Weak or abnormal growth
• Root damage
• Unusual plant decline

Pest occurrence varies according to region, season and crop conditions.

No pest-resistance claim is made for this F1 Hybrid unless supported by verified information applicable to the particular seed line.

16. Disease & Plant-Health Monitoring

Inspect plants for symptoms such as:

• Leaf spots
• Yellowing
• Wilting
• Root discoloration
• Rotting
• Abnormal growth

General crop-management practices include:

• Appropriate spacing
• Good drainage
• Suitable irrigation
• Weed management
• Clean growing conditions

Plant symptoms can have multiple possible causes and should not automatically be attributed to a particular disease.

No disease-resistance claim is made for this F1 Hybrid unless specifically supported by verified applicable information.

Harvesting

Harvest carrots once the roots have developed to the desired stage.

Root shoulders visible near the soil surface can sometimes provide an indication of development, but final root size should not be assumed from foliage alone.

Where soil is dry or firm, appropriate moisture before harvesting may make lifting easier and reduce unnecessary root breakage.

Loosen soil carefully where necessary rather than pulling forcefully.

Individual plants may develop at different rates, so harvesting can be staggered according to actual root development.

Because verified breeder-specific maturity information has not been established for this F1 Hybrid, AZ Seeds & Gardening does not state an exact guaranteed number of days to harvest.

Important Information About F1 Hybrid Seeds

This product is confirmed as:

F1 Hybrid

F1 describes the breeding generation of the supplied seed.

The term F1 Hybrid does not by itself guarantee:

• High yield
• Larger roots
• Better quality
• Faster maturity
• Disease resistance
• Pest resistance
• Heat tolerance
• Cold tolerance
• Uniform performance under every growing condition

Any such characteristic should only be stated where it is specifically documented for the particular F1 Hybrid.

Important Seed Information

Seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening are intended for agricultural, horticultural and gardening purposes, including sowing and plant cultivation only.

The seeds themselves are not sold as food, animal feed, edible-oil material, medicine or dietary supplements.

Do not:

• Eat or consume the seeds
• Feed the seeds to livestock, poultry, pets or other animals
• Extract edible oil from the seeds
• Prepare beverages, extracts or supplements from the seeds
• Use the seeds for medicinal or therapeutic purposes
• Use the seeds for purposes inconsistent with their intended agricultural or gardening use

The fact that mature carrot plants may ordinarily produce edible roots does not mean that seeds supplied for sowing are sold as food or feed.

Where a seed packet is specifically identified as treated, coated or otherwise processed, follow all warnings and handling instructions appearing on that packet.

Germination & Growing Disclaimer

Seeds are biological products, and germination and plant performance can naturally vary.

Information concerning germination time, temperature, sowing period, spacing, root development and harvesting is provided as general cultivation guidance and not as a guarantee of results.

Actual performance may be affected by:

• Seed storage and handling
• Genetics of the particular F1 Hybrid
• Soil or growing medium
• Soil depth and physical obstructions
• Temperature
• Weather and climate
• Season and sowing time
• Sowing depth
• Moisture and watering
• Drainage
• Sunlight
• Plant spacing
• Nutrition
• Pests and diseases
• General crop-management practices

AZ Seeds & Gardening does not guarantee 100% germination, exact root colour or colour intensity, exact root length, diameter, shape or weight, exact yield, exact maturity or harvest time, uniformity, heat or cold tolerance, disease resistance, pest resistance or identical crop performance under all growing conditions unless a specific characteristic is expressly supported by verified information applicable to this particular F1 Hybrid.