Carrot Cultivation in Punjab
Punjab is the 2nd-largest producer of Carrot in India. Carrot (गाजर) here is a vegetable crop with a Rabi (Oct-Feb) season (Rabi (Oct-Feb)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Punjab's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Carrot Price Trend in Punjab
Carrot has no MSP, so its Punjab price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Carrot in Punjab
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Amritsar Grain Market, Ludhiana APMC, Bathinda Mandi, Patiala Mandi, Moga Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Punjab. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Punjab Carrot Farmers
Punjab Carrot growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.