Territorial Seed Company Purple Sun
Best colorful carrot for home gardeners seeking sweet, nutrient-dense harvests.
These carrots bring a dramatic, deep-purple aesthetic to your garden without sacrificing the sweet, tender crunch of a classic variety. You trade the traditional orange hue for a massive boost in anthocyanins, making them as functional for your health as they are striking on the plate.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic visual contrast in their flower beds
- Floral designers needing high-yield, branching stems for arrangements
- Eco-conscious growers aiming to support local pollinator populations
Who should skip it
- Seed savers wanting to harvest and replant for future seasons
- Gardeners in regions with intense, unrelenting summer sun
- Low-maintenance growers preferring plants that stand without extra support
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Deep purple pigment creates a striking aesthetic for any garden harvest.
Nutritional Density
High anthocyanin content provides a significant boost to dietary health benefits.
Planting Versatility
Multiple seed formats accommodate both beginner gardeners and large-scale production needs.
Flavor Profile
Exceptional sweetness and tender texture when harvested at the ideal stage.
Growth Reliability
Hybrid vigor ensures strong, consistent performance throughout the growing season.
Germination Efficiency
Solid 75 percent minimum germination rate provides dependable crop establishment.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
90 days
Seed Depth
1/4"
Thin Plants to
1–3"
Soil Temp for Germination
45–85°F
Minimum Germination
75%
Seeds per Gram
≈ 650–750
Seed Life
3 years
Row Spacing
9–16"
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