Only for Organic – Ooty Carrot Seeds 🥕🌱
Ooty Carrots are sweet, crisp, and nutrient-rich, perfect for home gardens. These cool-climate carrots develop a bright orange color and are packed with vitamin A and antioxidants. Ideal for salads, juices, and cooking, they grow well in containers and open fields.
How to Grow Ooty Carrot:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in fine, well-prepared soil.
- Spacing: Keep 2-3 inches between plants and 10-12 inches between rows.
- Ideal Temperature: Thrives best at 15°C - 25°C.
- Germination Time: Seeds sprout within 10-15 days under ideal conditions.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade (at least 5-6 hours of sunlight).
- Soil Type: Requires loose, well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Thinning: Once seedlings are 2-3 inches tall, thin them to 1-2 inches apart for proper root development.
- Fertilization: Use organic compost or a low-nitrogen fertilizer every 3-4 weeks.
- Weeding: Keep the area weed-free to prevent competition for nutrients.
- Pest & Disease Control: Monitor for aphids and root nematodes; use neem oil as a natural remedy.
✔ Harvesting:
- Time to Harvest: Carrots are ready in 80-100 days when they reach 6-8 inches in length.
- Harvesting Tip: Gently pull the carrots from the soil when the top shoulders become visible.
- Storage: Store freshly harvested carrots in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for longer freshness.