Falcon F1
- Crop Name
- Carrot
- Hybrid Name
- Falcon F1
- Segment
- Nantaise
- Plant Habit
- —
- Maturity Period
- 120 days
- Root Length
- 18–20 cm
Characteristics
- Cylindrical roots, slightly shorter and very uniform
- Good flavour
Package of Practices
Physiological disorders, Symptoms & Management
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Daucus carota |
| Hybrid | Falcon F1 |
| Soil | Well-drained, deep loamy or sandy loam soil with pH 6.0–7.5. Avoid saline soils. |
| Land Preparation | Deep ploughing followed by harrowing. Apply well-decomposed FYM (Farm Yard Manure) @ 20–25 tons/ha during land preparation. |
| Spacing | 30 cm x 10 cm |
| Climate | Cool season crop. |
Season
| Season Type | Sowing Period |
|---|---|
| Rainy | June–Sep |
| Winter | Oct–Dec |
| Summer | Feb–April |
Seed Rate
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Seed Rate | 7.5 to 8 Kg/Ha |
| Optimum Sowing Rate | 1.2–1.5 million seeds/ha |
Fertilizers & Manures
| Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| FYM | 20–25 t/ha |
| Nitrogen (N) | 250–300 kg/ha (200 kg basal dose, remaining 40–45 DAS) |
| Phosphorus (P₂O₅) | 300–350 kg/ha (200 kg basal dose, remaining 40–45 DAS) |
| Potassium (K₂O) | 300–350 kg/ha (200 kg basal dose, remaining 40–45 DAS) |
Micronutrient spray (if deficiency observed): Boron 0.5% solution, ZnSO₄ 0.5% foliar spray.
Irrigation
Light irrigation immediately after sowing. Regular irrigation at 7–10 day intervals depending on soil and climate.
Weed Control
First weeding at 20 days after sowing. Subsequent weeding as required. Use pre-emergence herbicides like Pendimethalin @ 0.75–1.0 kg/ha if needed.
Special Crop Practices
Thinning at 25–30 DAS to maintain 10 cm spacing.
Diseases
| Disease | Symptoms & Control Measures |
|---|---|
| Alternaria Leaf Blight (Alternaria dauci) | Brown to black spots on leaf margins with a yellow halo. Spray Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% @ 2 g/litre. Use certified, disease-free seed. Avoid excess irrigation. |
| Powdery Mildew | White powdery, cottony growth on leaves; severe cases lead to defoliation. Control with Carbendazim (1ml/litre), Karathane (0.5ml/litre), Tebuconazole 50% + Trifloxystrobin 25% @ 0.5g/ltr, or Meptyldinocap @ 0.5g/ltr. |
| Rhizoctonia | Horizontal cracking of roots leading to rotting and secondary fungal infections. Control: Carbendazim @ 1g/ltr, Captan 70% + Hexaconazole 5% WP @ 2g/ltr. |
| Cottony Rot / Sclerotinia Rot | White cottony mold on roots, especially during storage. Control: Captan 70% + Hexaconazole 5% WP @ 2g/ltr. |
| Bacterial Soft Rot | Wilting of foliage, water-soaked lesions on roots, leading to rotting with a foul smell. Control: COC 2g/ltr, K-Cycline 0.5g/ltr. |
Pests
| Name of the Pest | Symptoms & Management |
|---|---|
| Aphids | Suck sap from lower leaves, causing misshapen leaves. Control: Acephate 75% SP (1g/L), Imidacloprid @ 0.25ml/ltr. |
| Carrot Rust Fly / Root Maggot | Damages roots by boring into them, causing extensive damage and secondary root infection. Control: Apply Chlorpyrifos 20 EC @ 2ml/litre mixed with sand across the field. |
| Root Knot Nematode | Formation of nodules on roots, affecting root formation. Control: Fluensulfone 2% G @ 5 Kg/Ha (broadcasting). |
Harvesting
90 to 95 DAS.
Yield
60–65 tons/Ha
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