Carrot-Kesar

Kesar is a type of carrot, or Daucus carota subs Sativus. These dark red, long carrots, 12-14", in pointed shape are very sweet and tender, excellent for salads and raw eating. Roots can be harvested 85-90 days after sowing. Contains large amounts of lycopene, the antioxidant that helps combat many cancers including prostate cancer.

Latin Name: Daucus carota var. sativus

Planting Guidance: Bury seeds a quarter inch deep and thin plants 2 to 3 inches apart. The seeds can take up to 3 weeks to germinate and therefore can be planted before the last frost date. The roots grow to maturity between 70 to 120 days depending on cultivar and environment.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 50+ Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Gajar गाजर

Marathi Name: Gajar

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Kannada Name: gajjari, manjal mulangi

Telugu Name: gajjara-gedda

Tamil Name: gajjarakkilangu

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