Cosmic Purple Carrot Seeds (Organic)

Cosmic Purple Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus) is a showy organic variety with deep purple skin and bright yellow-orange flesh on smooth, tapered 7" roots. Developed by USDA breeders in 2005, it offers a spicy-sweet, crisp flavor and a striking color from the antioxidant pigment anthocyanin.

At a glance

• Variety: Cosmic Purple carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus)
• Type: Biennial, organic, non-GMO
• Days to maturity: 60-70 days
• Sun: Partial sun
• Spacing after thinning: 3"
• Planting depth: 1/8" to 1/4"
• Germination: 10-21 days
• Approx. seeds per pack: 500 (54,561 per oz bulk)

Best for

• Colorful garden beds and containers
• Adding visual interest to the harvest
• Fresh eating, roasting, and salads
• Getting kids excited about vegetables
• Gardeners of all experience levels

How to grow

Direct sow 1/8" to 1/4" deep about 2 weeks before the last frost, in light, deeply tilled soil with added organic matter and a pH of 6.0 to 6.6. Mixing the fine seed with sand or dry coffee grounds improves distribution. Keep seeds moist during the 10-21 day germination, then thin to 3" apart. Mulch once established to keep roots cool.

Flavor profile

Spicy-sweet and crisp, with deep purple skin around tender orange flesh. Enjoy raw, roasted, or sliced into salads.

About Grow Organic

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