Carrot Organic Purple

Organic
Heirloom

All carrot are nutritious, but purple carrots specifically contain pigments known as anthocyanins. Anthocyanins act as antioxidants, helping to protect against diseases such as heart disease, mental decline, and some types of cancers.

This out-of-this-world carrot has it all: gorgeous color, distinct flavor and loads of nutrition. A nantes-type, Cosmic Purple Carrot has cylindrical, 7-in. roots with smooth purple skins and an orange, coreless interior. The crunchy, very sweet roots have just a hint of spiciness and are a colorful addition to relish trays and salads. They're excellent cooked and roasted too! These carrots retain their purple color even with cooked.

How to Grow: For best results, carrots need a loose sandy loam free of rocks. Clay soils require loosening and lightening to a depth of 9" with organic matter such as leaf mold or peat moss to provide good drainage, loose structure, and adequate moisture-holding capacity. Do not add fresh manure before planting. Too much nitrogen favors top growth and causes roots to become rough and highly branched. Maintain high levels of phosphorus and potassium. Plant seed 1/4" deep, 3 seeds per inch, and thin to 1-2" apart in rows 12" apart. Cover seeds with a fine light soil, and keep soil moist. For planting in blocks, mix seed with dry sand or fine soil, and add some radish seeds to prevent soil crusting and broadcast seeds over a prepared bed. Seeds take 10-15 days to germinate - longer in cool weather. After foliage is several inches high, add mulch to conserve moisture. Extreme fluctuations of soil moisture between dry and wet conditions may cause cracking of the roots.

Germination: 10-15 Days
Form: Vegetable, Carrot
Soil Requirements: Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil

Botanical Name: Daucus carota 'Cosmic Purple'
Height: 10-12 inches
Spacing: 10-15 inches
Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 - 1/2 inch deep.
Spread: 10-15 inches
Light Required: Full Sun
Yield: High yields.
Color: Purple skin with orange interior.
Fruit: 7-inch, smooth roots have purple skin and a coreless orange interior. Purple color remains after cooking and roasting. Spicy, very sweet flavor and a crunchy texture. Nantes-type carrot.
Days To Maturity: 70-80 Days
Zone: 3-9

Organic Cosmic Purple Carrot 500 Seeds, (Daucus carota), Danvers Carrot, Juicing Carrot, Beta-Carotene, Anthocyanins, Easy to Grow Non-GMO
Multiple orders of a single item may be combined into 1 seed envelope unless otherwise instructed by buyer.

Multiple orders of a single item may be combined into 1 seed envelope unless otherwise instructed by buyer.We take great care to provide high-quality seeds, corms, and bulbs, all of which are tested for acceptable germination rates. However, because successful growth depends on various factors beyond our control—such as planting conditions, weather, and care—we cannot offer refunds for seeds, corms, or bulbs that do not germinate or sprout.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions about planting or care, we’re happy to help!