
- Hindi
- गाजर
- Botanical
- Daucus carota
- Family
- Apiaceae
About the plant
Needs depth more than width — a 30 cm trough of loose soil beats a wide bed.
Growing it
Sieve stones out; any obstruction forks the root.
What it is for
Gajar halwa and salad; the red Indian kinds are sweeter.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Five hours of sun
- पानी
- Even moisture
- मौसम
- Oct–Dec
- Grows in
- Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
- Mature size
- 30 cm top growth
- First harvest
- Seventy to ninety days
Sieve stones out; any obstruction forks the root.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
Gajar halwa and salad; the red Indian kinds are sweeter.
Scientific evidence
This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.
Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.
Ecological value
Where it grows in India
- Review
- Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
- प्रकाशित