Heirloom Carrots Seeds - Black - Pastenaga negra - Apnaugao
Heirloom Carrots Seeds - Black - Pastenaga negra - Apnaugao
گاجر / Gaajar / Carrot / Daucus carota

Heirloom Carrots Seeds - Black - Pastenaga negra

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Seeds quantity may vary — could be more or less than stated. Open carefully to avoid losing seeds. Store away from direct sunlight and moisture until ready to plant.
Growing Tip
Black carrots are traditional for Pakistani ‘kanji’ (fermented winter drink) and gajar ka halwa. Their deep purple colour bleeds when cooked — use whole or sliced for striking visual presentation.
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Heirloom Carrots Seeds - Black - Pastenaga negra - Apnaugao

Heirloom Carrots Seeds - Black - Pastenaga negra

Regular price Rs.250.00
Sale price Rs.250.00 Regular price Rs.350.00
Unit price

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Heirloom Carrots Seeds - Black - Pastenaga negra

Grow Pastenaga Negra (Spanish Black Carrot) — a rare heirloom with deep purple-black skin, orange-yellow flesh, and rich earthy-sweet flavour. High in antioxidants (anthocyanins) and stunning in salads. Similar to the traditional Pakistani Kali Gaajar used for kanji.

Features

Planting SeasonWinter
Plant Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitUpright
Bloom SeasonWinter
Cultivar TypeHeirloom
Plant characteristicsEdible,Disease resistant,Cold hardy
Growing ConditionsCold Tolerant, Container Friendly
Climatic ZoneSub-Humid, Semi-Arid, Highland
Harvest AdvantagesLong Storage, Overwintering

Direct sow 1/4 inch deep in deep, loose, stone-free soil.

Planting SeasonWinter
Sowing MethodDirect Sow
Light RequirementFull sun
Planting Depth1/4 Inch
Plant Spacing2–3 Inches
Water RequirementModerate
Days to Maturity75–85 Days
Plant Height12–16 Inches (foliage); 8–10 Inch roots

How To Grow

Direct sow Pastenaga Negra seeds 1/4 inch deep in loose, deep, stone-free soil. Germination takes 12–21 days — slightly slower than orange varieties. Thin to 2–3 inches apart. Deep-purple roots reach 8–10 inches in 75–85 days, rich in antioxidants.