Best Sowing Time (North India): Autumn (Sep–Nov), Winter (Dec–Jan)
Best Sowing Time (South India): All Year (best Oct–Feb for root quality)
Temperature: 15–25°C (cool-season crop)
Soil: Deep, loose, stone-free sandy loam enriched with compost. Avoid fresh manure (causes forking).
Sunlight: Full sun to light shade
Watering: Even, consistent watering; irregular watering causes splitting and forking
Spacing: 5–10 cm apart after thinning
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Tip: Sow directly — root vegetables dislike transplanting. Keep soil well-loosened and deep. Thin seedlings for straight, full-sized roots. Harvest when shoulders push above soil level.