Black Nebula Carrot Seeds (Organic)

Black Nebula Carrot (Daucus carota) is an organic heirloom carrot with deep purple roots colored from skin to core, prized for its rich, earthy flavor and high antioxidants.

At a glance

• Variety: Black Nebula, heirloom (Daucus carota)
• Type: Organic, biennial
• Days to maturity: 75 to 80
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/8" to 1/4"
• Spacing after thinning: 2"
• Height at maturity: 7" to 8" tops
• Seeds per pack: approx. 500 (about 9,628 per 1 oz)

Flavor profile

Rich and earthy, deep purple from skin to core; the roots keep their color after cooking and the juice makes a striking natural purple dye.

Best for

• Raw snacking, roasting, and steaming
• Juicing and natural dyes
• Garden beds, raised beds, or containers
• Pollinator support when left to flower
• Gardeners wanting a colorful, antioxidant-rich crop

How to grow

Sow 1/8" to 1/4" deep at a soil temperature of 45 to 85F in loose, well-draining soil; germination takes 10 to 15 days. Thin to 2" apart and grow in full sun with regular watering for straight, tender roots. You can also leave plants to flower for cut flowers and pollinators.

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