Romance

Romance

Everyone's choice - deep orange uniform roots with excellent field holding capacity

Attractive roots - market preference
Exellent field holding capacity (ROI)
Suitable for all season sowing
High Yield potential
Good storage capacity


Root Attributes	Shape: Uniform cylindrical Color: Glossy Orange
Maturity	110-120 days after sowing
Field Holding	15-18 days after maturity


Soil	Deep, loose, well drained, sandy loams or loam soil with a slightly acidic reaction
pH	6 to 7
Temperature (°C)	18°C to 24°C
Plant Population (Per Acre)	12,00,000-15,00,000
Spacing (cm)	6X3
Land preparation	The soil should be thoroughly pulverized to obtain a fine tilth
Sowing Season	Hills- At elevation above 1000-1500 meters, Carrot can be grown throughout the year(Jan –Dec) under assured irrigation. Plains - September-December
Best Practices	Plants need to be thinned at 4-5cm apart plant to plant, and 6 cms from row to row, to avoid overcrowding and to have a better yield. The weeds should be removed according to necessity. The developing roots should be covered with soil to avoid discoloration of the crown.
Irrigation	A pre-sowing irrigation is to be given to help the seeds absorb moisture and germinate properly. Carrots require an abundant and well distributed water supply. Carrots should be irrigated before any wilting of leaves takes place. It should not be irrigated heavily as it results in excessive foliage growth, poor quality roots and delayed maturity.
Nutrient Management (N:P:K)	Basel dose: 10-15 tons of FYM/Acre Fertilizer: 30: 25: 20 N:P:K kg/acre(50 KG-DAP, 25KG MOP,20kg urea)
Harvesting	The carrot crop is ready for harvesting after 4-5 months, when the roots are about 3.0-3.5 cms in diameter at the upper end. The normal time of maturity varies from 100-120 days depends on season & type of variety
Pest & Disease and it's control	Alternaria Fluxapyroid 25 % + Pyraclostrobin 25 % SC ( Merivon ) - 0.5 ml / Litre Powdery Mildew - Metrafenone50% SC(Acrisio 50% SC)0.5ml/li of water spray cavity spot -Fluopicolide 5.56 % + Propamocarb 55.6 % 1ml/li of water spray Root-Knot Nematode -Fluensulfone 2% Gr 200ml/li of water Drip or soil application (Preventive application)
States	Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab

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