Approx. 300 seeds per pack.

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Grow Desi Red Carrot / Lal Gajar (دیسی لال گاجر) from seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening.

Red Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is a cool-season root vegetable grown for its characteristic red-coloured roots. Carrots develop best where the soil is sufficiently deep, loose, well drained and relatively free from stones, hard clods and severe compaction.

This product is confirmed as Desi.

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

Botanical Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Seed Type: Desi
Common Name: Red Carrot / Lal Gajar / لال گاجر
Pack Size: Approx. 300 seeds
Crop Type: Cool-season root vegetable
Growing Method: Direct sowing preferred
Germination Time: Generally approximately 10–21 days under suitable conditions
Suggested Sowing Season in Pakistan: Generally October–December, adjusted according to local temperature and regional conditions

Variety Description

This product is identified as:

Desi Red Carrot / Lal Gajar (دیسی لال گاجر)

Carrots develop an enlarged storage root below the soil surface. For good root development, the growing medium should provide sufficient depth with minimal physical obstruction.

This seed line is marketed as a red carrot type. Natural variation in root colour, size and shape can occur.

Without verified cultivar-specific documentation, AZ Seeds & Gardening does not guarantee:

• Exact shade or intensity of red
• Exact root length
• Exact root diameter
• Exact root weight
• Exact root shape
• Exact maturity period
• Exact yield
• Uniformity
• Bolt resistance
• Heat or cold tolerance
• Disease resistance
• Pest resistance

The term Desi does not automatically establish that the seed is heirloom, open-pollinated or a particular registered cultivar.

Key Features

• Desi Red Carrot Seeds
• Lal Gajar / دیسی لال گاجر
• 300 seeds per pack
• Botanical species: Daucus carota sativus
• Red-root carrot type
• Primarily a cool-season crop
• Suitable for direct sowing
• Suitable for home gardens
• Suitable for raised beds
• Suitable for open soil
• Can be grown in sufficiently deep containers
• Suitable for appropriately sized grow bags

Recommended Grow Bags

For carrots, usable soil depth and soil looseness are particularly important.

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

Can be used for a limited planting where adequate usable soil depth, loose growing medium and appropriate 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 growing area and can accommodate multiple plants where adequate soil depth and spacing are maintained.

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

• Internal container dimensions
• Usable soil depth
• Plant spacing
• Growing-medium condition
• Actual root development

Avoid severe overcrowding.

Recommended Soil / Growing Medium

Use soil that is:

• Loose
• Fine textured
• Well drained
• Properly prepared
• Relatively free from stones
• Free from large hard clods
• Free from severe compaction
• Capable of retaining adequate moisture without remaining waterlogged

A practical approximate soil pH range is:

6.0–7.0

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

However, a fixed 50% Vermicompost + 50% Bhalu Mitti mixture is not compulsory.

Adjust the growing medium according to:

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

Avoid fresh or insufficiently decomposed manure immediately before growing carrots.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Prepare the Growing Area

Prepare the soil thoroughly before sowing.

Loosen the growing medium to sufficient depth so developing carrot roots are not unnecessarily restricted.

Remove:

• Stones
• Hard soil clods
• Large undecomposed material
• Old roots
• Other significant physical obstructions
• Aggressive weeds

The final seedbed should be reasonably fine, loose and well drained.

2. Direct Sowing

Carrots are generally best:

Direct-sown in their final growing location

Avoid unnecessary transplanting because disturbance of the developing taproot can interfere with 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 after sowing to minimize seed displacement.

Because carrot seeds are relatively small and shallow-sown, avoid allowing the immediate seed zone to dry severely during germination.

At the same time, do not keep the growing medium continuously saturated.

5. Germination

Under suitable conditions, carrot seeds generally germinate within approximately:

10–21 days

This is a general cultivation range and not a germination guarantee.

Emergence may occur gradually rather than all seedlings appearing simultaneously.

Actual germination can vary according to:

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

100% germination is not guaranteed.

6. Sunlight

Provide approximately:

5–6 hours or more of direct sunlight daily

under suitable seasonal conditions.

Adequate natural light supports normal foliage and root development.

7. Thinning & Plant Spacing

Once seedlings are sufficiently established, carefully thin overcrowded plants.

A practical general spacing guideline is approximately:

5–7 cm between plants

Spacing may be adjusted according to:

• Actual root development
• Desired root size
• Soil fertility
• Available growing space
• Growing system

Avoid severe overcrowding where well-developed individual roots are desired.

8. Watering During Growth

Maintain reasonably even soil moisture during active growth and root development.

Avoid:

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

Root-development problems can have multiple contributing causes, including soil condition, moisture, temperature and genetics.

9. Feeding

Carrots generally do not require unnecessarily heavy fertilizer applications where soil fertility is already adequate.

Properly decomposed organic matter may be incorporated where appropriate.

Avoid excessive nitrogen because excessive vegetative growth may be undesirable where root development is the main objective.

Avoid fresh or insufficiently decomposed manure immediately before cultivation.

Additional fertilizer should be based on:

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

10. Weed Management

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

Remove weeds carefully because excessive cultivation close to plants can disturb developing roots.

11. Root Development

Keep the soil loose and avoid unnecessary compaction around developing plants.

Root characteristics can be affected by:

• Genetics
• Soil texture
• Soil depth
• Physical obstructions
• Plant spacing
• Moisture
• Temperature
• Fertility
• General crop management

No exact root size, length, weight or shape is guaranteed.

12. Exposed Root Shoulders

As roots enlarge, the upper portion or shoulder of some carrots may become visible above the soil surface.

Where appropriate, lightly cover exposed shoulders with loose soil without burying the foliage or crown excessively.

13. Seasonal & Temperature Management

Carrot is primarily a:

Cool-season root crop

A practical general sowing period for this product in Pakistan is:

October–December

However, Pakistan has substantial regional climate variation.

Actual sowing time should be adjusted according to:

• Local temperature
• Regional climate
• Elevation
• Seasonal weather
• Soil conditions

Avoid treating one calendar window as an absolute nationwide rule.

14. Bolting

Carrot plants can eventually shift from vegetative/root development toward flowering.

This process is known as:

Bolting

Bolting tendency can be influenced by:

• Genetics
• Temperature
• Plant age
• Seasonal conditions
• Environmental stress

No bolt-resistance claim is made for this Desi seed line.

Pest Monitoring

Inspect plants regularly for:

• Leaf damage
• Insect activity
• Root damage
• Distorted growth
• Unusual plant decline

Different pests may occur depending on location and season.

No specific pest-resistance claim is made for this Desi seed line.

Disease & Plant-Health Monitoring

Inspect plants for symptoms such as:

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

General crop-management practices include:

• Suitable spacing
• Well-drained soil
• Appropriate watering
• Weed management
• Good crop hygiene

Plant symptoms can have multiple possible causes and should not automatically be attributed to one disease without appropriate diagnosis.

No disease-resistance claim is made for this Desi seed line.

Harvesting

Harvest carrots once roots have developed sufficiently for the desired harvest stage and show the expected red-root characteristics of the supplied seed line.

Do not rely exclusively on root length or a fixed number of days because individual plants can develop at different rates.

Where possible, loosen the surrounding soil before pulling larger roots to reduce unnecessary root breakage.

Harvesting can be carried out progressively as individual roots reach the desired stage.

Actual harvest timing varies according to:

• Genetics
• Temperature
• Season
• Soil
• Moisture
• Plant spacing
• Desired root size
• Overall crop management

For this reason, AZ Seeds & Gardening does not guarantee an exact number of days to harvest without verified variety-specific information.

Important Information About Desi Seeds

This product is confirmed as:

Desi

The term Desi does not automatically establish that the seed is:

• Open-pollinated
• Heirloom
• Hybrid
• F1 Hybrid
• High yielding
• Uniform
• Early maturing
• Bolt resistant
• Disease resistant
• Pest resistant

Specific characteristics should only be stated where reliable information applicable to the exact seed line is available.

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 supplied sowing 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 have 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, sowing period, temperature, spacing, root development, bolting 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 and seed line
• Soil or growing medium
• 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 yield, exact root colour or colour intensity, exact root length, diameter, shape or weight, exact maturity or harvest time, bolt 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 the particular seed line.