Carrot, Pusa Rudhira Red

75-80 Days. Best grown in the fall! This tasty and nutritious red variety from India is extra rich in antioxidants -- very high in beta carotene and lycopene. Red carrots have been cultivated in India since antiquity. Popular for a range of recipes, especially in jams and chutneys. Lycopene is an antioxidant that is most nutritionally effective when cooked with a fat. Consequently, many traditional recipes combine red carrots with oils or fats. These are also great for juicing!

• 75-80 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.