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Emily Schule
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Daucus carota
Carrot गाजर
Native Naturalised
Habit
Vegetables
Origin
Native, Naturalised
Flowering
Winter
Edible
Yes
Sun
Full sun
Water
Steady moisture
Sow
October–January
Started from
Seed
If allowed to bloom, its umbrella-shaped flower clusters attract bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Sow directly into deep, loose soil, carrots don't transplant well.
- Sow about 0.5-1cm deep and thin seedlings to roughly 5-8cm apart.
- Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and while the roots develop.
- In Ahmedabad, sow mainly October-January.
- Harvest once the roots reach the size preferred for the variety you've grown.
Common in Indian winter cooking, salads, pickles, and mixed vegetable dishes.
- Eaten raw, cooked, pickled, or juiced; the leaves can also be used sparingly as a herb.
These uses are documented for information only and are not medical advice. Always verify the species and the plant part before use.
Widely cultivated in India; a winter crop in Gujarat.