Carrot Seeds - Cosmic Purple
Introduce the vibrant Cosmic Purple Carrot, an heirloom variety that adds a splash of color and exceptional taste to your garden. These carrots feature striking purple skin with a sweet, complex yellow-orange interior, offering a delightful crunch and juiciness. Rich in antioxidants, they are a healthy addition to any meal. Easy to grow and maintain, this early variety thrives in cool seasons and full sun, producing roots best harvested at about 7 inches. Cultivate these visually stunning and delicious carrots for a rewarding gardening experience.
$5.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
5470
/ 6090
#5470 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Botanical Name
Daucus carota
/ Daucus carota
Who it's for
- Exceptional Plate Appeal
- Antioxidant Powerhouse
- Reliable Sweet Flavor
Who should skip it
- Color Fades When Cooked
- Appearance Sensitivity
- Requires Consistent Thinning
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Daucus carota
Seed Type
Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed
Fruit Size
8 to 11 inch long roots
Plant Height
4 to 8 Inches
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Plant Spacing
2 to 3 inches
Days to Maturity
75 Days
Hardiness Zones
2-10
Features
- Striking purple skin with orange flesh
- Heirloom variety for robust growth
- High antioxidant content
- Sweet, earthy, and complex flavor
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Cold tolerant
- Suitable for greenhouse or outdoor growing
- Harvestable as microgreens
What customers say
Gardeners love the Cosmic Purple carrots for their unique appeal and striking color, which enhances both the garden and the plate. A key theme is the excellent quality, highlighted by a reliable germination rate across different growing conditions. Customers find the seeds easy to plant and are pleased with the successful yield of true to type purple roots. Despite minor color variations noted by some, the novelty and consistent growth make these seeds a valuable purchase, offering great value for a specialty vegetable.
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