Carrot

Discover the joy of homegrown carrots with our premium Carrot Seeds from Souq Garden. These quality carrot seeds (Daucus carota) produce sweet, crisp, deep-orange roots packed with beta-carotene, vitamin A, and antioxidants. With a long history of cultivation worldwide, carrots remain one of the most popular and rewarding vegetables to grow in the UAE cool season.

Why Carrot Thrives in the UAE

Carrots are ideal cool-season crops, perfectly suited to the UAE's mild winter months from October to March. With consistent 15–25°C temperatures and proper soil preparation, you can grow uniformly straight, sweet carrots in just over two months. Quick germination, simple care, and beautiful harvests make carrots a top pick for UAE family gardens.

Key Features and Specifications

• Botanical Name: Daucus carota
• Root Colour: Bright orange
• Root Type: Nantes-style cylindrical
• Root Length: 15–20 cm
• Germination Rate: 85%+
• Days to Maturity: 65–75 days
• Best Sowing Season: October to March in UAE
• Suitability: Beds, raised planters, deep containers

Care Guide

Sowing

Sow seeds 5 mm deep directly in well-prepared soil. Germination takes 10–18 days. Thin seedlings to 5 cm spacing.

Light

Full sun, 6 hours daily minimum.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing cycle to prevent splitting.

Soil

Deep, loose, sandy loam with pH 6.0–6.8. Remove rocks and break up compacted soil to 30 cm depth.

Feeding

Apply balanced fertiliser at sowing. Avoid excess nitrogen, which causes forked roots.

Harvesting

Pull roots when shoulders reach 2–3 cm wide. Lift gently with a fork to avoid breaking.

Best Uses

• Fresh carrot juice and smoothies
• Salads, sticks, and crudités
• Roasted dishes, soups, and stews
• Carrot cake and desserts
• UAE home and balcony gardens

Common Problems and Solutions

• Forked roots: Remove rocks and loosen soil deeply before sowing.
• Cracking: Maintain consistent soil moisture.
• Slow germination: Keep soil consistently moist for the full 18 days.
• Carrot fly: Use floating row cover or interplant with onions.

Why Buy from Souq Garden

Souq Garden is the UAE's most trusted online garden centre, delivering premium seeds, plants, and gardening supplies to Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain. Enjoy same-day delivery in Dubai, climate-tested varieties, and expert horticultural advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I sow Carrot Seeds in the UAE?

Sow between October and March for the sweetest, crispest roots.

How long until harvest?

Roots are ready 65–75 days after sowing.

Can I grow carrots in containers?

Yes — use a 30 cm deep container with sandy loam.

How deep should I sow?

Just 5 mm deep — carrot seeds are tiny and need shallow planting.

How many carrots per packet?

Each packet contains hundreds of seeds, enough for a generous family harvest.

Does Souq Garden deliver across the UAE?

Yes, we deliver to all seven Emirates with same-day delivery in Dubai.