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Agriculture · Q218

Horticulture

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 218

Q218

The seed requirement for carrot cultivation is

A.
2 - 4 kg/ha
B.
5 - 6 kg/ha
Answer
C.
9 - 10 kg/ha
D.
1 - 2 kg/ha

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The seed requirement for carrot cultivation is 5 - 6 kg/ha.
Carrot is a cool season crop and will develop a good colour when grown at 15°C to 20°C. The crop needs deep loose loamy soil. It requires a pH ranging from 6.0 to 7.0 for higher production. Carrot can be grown throughout the year at an elevation above 1500 metres with assured irrigation.