Only for Organic – Red Carrot Seeds 🥕
Red Carrots are a nutrient-rich, deep red variety known for their sweet taste, crisp texture, and high juice content. Perfect for salads, juices, and cooking, these carrots thrive in cool climates and are easy to grow at home.
How to Grow Red Carrots:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in loose, well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Keep 1-2 inches between plants and 8-12 inches between rows.
- Ideal Temperature: Grows best in 10°C - 25°C.
- Germination Time: Seeds sprout within 7-14 days.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of sunlight daily).
- Soil Type: Prefers loose, sandy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding excess water to prevent cracking.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Thinning: Thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart once they reach 2 inches in height.
- Fertilization: Use organic compost or balanced fertilizers with low nitrogen for root development.
- Weeding: Keep the bed weed-free to ensure strong root growth.
- Pest & Disease Control: Protect from aphids, root maggots, and fungal diseases with organic pest control.
✔ Harvesting:
- Time to Harvest: Ready in 90-120 days when roots reach 6-9 inches in length.
- Harvesting Tip: Gently pull carrots when the top shoulders are visible above the soil.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for 2-4 weeks.