rabi
Carrot
गाजर / Gajar
Daucus carota · Apiaceae
Root crop requiring loose, well-drained soil free of stones for straight root development. Deep bed preparation with compost is essential for quality organic carrots.
At a Glance
Duration
100 days
Organic Yield
20-25 t/ha
Organic Premium
+30%
Water Need
medium
pH Range
6 – 6.8
Soil Type
sandy-loam, loam
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
60-80 kg/ha
P
Phosphorus
50 kg/ha
K
Potassium
60 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Bed preparation
Deep, loose bed with well-decomposed compost, no fresh FYM (causes root forking).
2
30 DAS
Jeevamrutham drench.
3
Root development
Wood ash solution for potassium boost.