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Carrot

Carrot

Daucus carota

Medium difficultyWinterVegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
12" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing, 70-80 days

About Carrot

Carrots require deep, loose, stone-free soil to develop straight taproots. For terrace containers in Lucknow, early-maturing Asiatic types perform best in moderately deep bags, while European types require deeper bags and strict winter temperatures.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
15-25°C
Heat stress above
30°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
Low to Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Medium (Rot risk)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–69
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 70–100

Common pests and diseases

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