High-Yield Carrot Varieties Gain Ground Among Indian Farmers in Winter Season
03 November 2025, New Delhi: Carrot cultivation expands significantly across India during the winter months, as the root vegetable offers a quick return on investment. Farmers are increasingly turning to high-yield varieties to maximize profits, with several options delivering yields of up to 30 tonnes per hectare.
Carrot varieties are broadly categorized into two groups—tropical and temperate—based on cultivation climate. Below is an overview of key varieties gaining popularity among growers for their productivity and favorable maturity periods.
Tropical Varieties
Pusa Vasudha
A tropical carrot variety that matures in 85 to 90 days, Pusa Vasudha offers an average yield of around 35 tonnes per hectare.
Pusa Rudhira
Another tropical type, Pusa Rudhira reaches maturity in about 90 days and yields approximately 25 to 30 tonnes per hectare.
Pusa Ashita
Known commonly as the black carrot due to its deep purple hue, Pusa Ashita matures in 100 to 110 days and provides about 20 to 25 tonnes per hectare.
Pusa Kulfi
A yellow-colored tropical variety, Pusa Kulfi matures within 90 days and typically yields around 25 tonnes per hectare.
These tropical varieties are suited for sowing in North Indian plains from the last week of September to late October.
Temperate Varieties
Pusa Nantes and Pusa Jamdagni
Both temperate varieties mature in 100 to 110 days and produce yields of 10 to 12 tonnes per hectare.
Pusa Nayanjyoti
A hybrid temperate carrot ready for harvest in about 100 days, Pusa Nayanjyoti delivers a yield of up to 20 tonnes per hectare.
Pre-Sowing Recommendations
For successful cultivation in winter, soil selection and preparation are crucial. Sandy loam or loamy soil is preferred. Prior to sowing, thorough ploughing is advised, followed by the application of phosphorus and potash in full, nitrogen in half, and neem cake at about 20 kg per hectare. Seedbeds should be formed with a spacing of 45 cm between ridges, ensuring proper drainage and aeration.
Irrigation before sowing helps maintain necessary soil moisture. Post-sowing, the application of pendimethalin herbicide—3 liters per 1,000 liters of water per hectare—is recommended to control early weed growth. If seeds are untreated, they may be coated with fungicides like Captan or Thiram at 2.5 to 3 grams per kilogram of seed before sowing.
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