Pusa Rudhira is a deep red, high-yielding tropical carrot variety developed by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. Known for its exceptional nutritional value, it contains high levels of carotenoids and phenols, which are powerful antioxidants beneficial to health. Its long, self-colored red roots offer excellent productivity and profitability for farmers.

This variety is disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and highly demanded in the market due to its attractive color and superior quality.

🌿 Key Features:

• Color: Deep red roots with uniformly colored core

• Nutritional Value: Rich in antioxidants like carotenoids and phenols that help protect against cellular damage

• Yield: Offers an average root yield of approximately 30 tons per hectare

• Maturity: Roots mature 85–90 days after sowing

• Size: Long roots with an average diameter of 3.4 cm

✅ Benefits & Agronomic Traits:

• Antioxidant Properties: High levels of carotenoids and phenols contribute to strong antioxidant capacity

• Disease Resistance: Resistant to common diseases and tolerant to heat, making it suitable for diverse growing conditions

• Sowing Instructions:

  • Sow seeds at a depth of 0.4 inches in well-drained sandy loam soil

  • Maintain a spacing of 6 inches between seeds

  • Once seedlings develop a few leaves, thin plants to 3 inches apart for optimal growth

⚠️ Caution: DO NOT USE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR OIL PURPOSES. Seeds are intended for sowing purposes only.