Carrot
CARROT CROP SCHEDULE – STAGE WISE
Carrot is a root crop, so the focus shifts from rhizome bulking to root development, size, color, and quality.
What to use, stage by stage
- Carrots need loose
- deep
- well-drained soil.
- Apply 8–10 tonnes of Raja Gold (vermi compost) to improve soil fertility
- structure
- moisture retention
- and nutrient supply.
- Organic Carbon Powder – Apply 2–3 kg/acre to improve soil organic carbon and microbial activity.
- Nacro Win (25kg) – Apply 50–100 kg/acre to improve soil organic matter and soil condition.
- Nacro O₂-2kg per acer
- Improves oxygen availability in the root zone.
- Prevents soil compaction for straight root development.
- Supports healthy taproot formation.
- Use certified
- disease-free carrot seeds with good germination.
- Treat seeds with Seed Cure @ 250 ml/100 L water before sowing as per product label.
- Apply TSB-99 @ 2 kg/acre through soil near the seed zone after sowing.
- Light irrigation to maintain moisture. Avoid waterlogging to prevent rotting.
Better seed germination and establishment.
Supports healthy taproot development.
Protects seeds from soil-borne problems.
Promotes uniform crop stand.
- Nacro Fert 19:19:19 – Apply 5 kg/acre through drip fertigation.
- Nacro Gold – Spray 2 L/200 L water every 10 days as per label.
- Humic Flakes – Potassium Humate 98% – Apply 2–3 kg/acre.
- Seaweed Powder – Apply 2–3 kg/acre.
- Maintain adequate moisture for germination and leaf growth.
Encourages uniform germination.
Supports vigorous leaf and root growth.
Improves nutrient uptake.
Builds strong foundation for root development.
- Nacro Fert 13:40:13 – Apply 5 kg/acre through fertigation.
- Calcium Nitrate – Apply 5 kg/acre for cell wall strength and crack-free roots.
- Nacro Shakthi – Drip 1–2 L/100 L water every 7–10 days.
- Nacro Shakthi – Drip 5 L/200 L water every 7–10 days as per recommendation.
- Mr. Nacro – Spray 1 g/100 L water.
Promotes taproot elongation and thickening.
mproves leaf canopy for better photosynthesis.
Enhances nutrient absorption.
Supports uniform root size and shape.
- Nacro Fert 12:61:00 – Apply 5 kg/acre through fertigation.
- Groster – Spray 1 L/100 L water.
- Carbon Pro – Spray 1 L/100 L water.
- Maintain regular irrigation. Avoid excess water to prevent forking and cracking.
Supports root bulking and weight gain.
Promotes good root color and shape.
Improves nutrient utilization.
Maintains healthy foliage during root development.
- Nacro Fert 00:52:34 – Apply 5 kg/acre.
- Nacro Fert 13:00:45 – Apply 5 kg/acre for color and sugar content.
- Nacro Shakthi – Through drip 5 L/200 L water every 7–10 days as per recommendation.
Supports final root enlargement and weight.
Improves color, sweetness, and market quality.
Enhances nutrient utilization.
Produces well-developed, marketable carrots.
- Nacro Fert 00:00:50 – Apply 5 kg/acre for dry matter and storage quality.
- Carbon Pro – Spray 1 L/100 L water if recommended.
- Reduce irrigation 7–10 days before harvest for easy digging and better storage.
Supports final root filling.
Improves shelf life and quality.
Helps achieve uniform maturity.
Produces clean, marketable roots.
- TSB-99 – Apply 1 kg/100 L water for disease management as per label. Main issues: leaf blight
- root rot.
- Combo Pro (BVM) – Spray 1 kg/100 L water for biological pest management.
- Nacro 07 – Spray 2–3 L/100 L water against aphids
- leaf miners
- and sucking pests as per label.
- Monitor field regularly and use registered crop-protection products only.
Helps reduce pest incidence.
Manages fungal and bacterial diseases.
Maintains healthy foliage.
Supports overall crop health and root quality.
- Carrot is harvested when roots reach desired size
- color
- and diameter.
- Stop irrigation 7–10 days before harvesting.
- Harvest carefully to avoid breakage. Lift roots with fork/spade.
- After harvest:
- Remove tops/leaves.
- Wash and grade roots.
- Store in cool
- ventilated place or market immediately.
- Final Benefits:
- Better root development and size.
- Good color
- sweetness
- and quality.
- Uniform maturity.
- Better marketable yield.
- Improved soil and crop management throughout the season.
- Note:Fertilizer and biostimulant dosages should be adjusted according to soil test results
- variety
- irrigation method
- crop condition
- and the respective product label. Crop-protection products should be used only for the crops/pests listed on their approved label.
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