Carrot Purple Haze F1 Seed
Best choice for gardeners seeking visually striking, easy-to-sow heirloom-style vegetables.
Discover the Purple Haze F1 Carrot Seed, an award-winning hybrid variety that adds a unique splash of color to your garden. This carrot boasts a striking deep purple exterior and a vibrant orange interior, with smooth, tapered roots reaching up to 12 inches. Its strong, upright foliage grows to 14-16 inches. For best results, plant in late spring to avoid early cool conditions, as this variety is sensitive to bolting. Enjoy the visual appeal, though the purple color fades when cooked. Available in convenient pelleted seed form.
$4.42
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4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 5867
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Maturation Days
70
/ Days
Who it's for
- Gourmet chefs seeking visually stunning ingredients for high-end plating
- Health-conscious gardeners prioritizing nutrient-dense produce in their home harvest
- Market growers needing reliable, consistent yields for professional sales
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused gardeners looking for affordable, open-pollinated seed options
- Home cooks planning to boil or heavily process their harvest
- Urban gardeners struggling with dense, rocky, or heavy clay soil
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking purple exterior creates a stunning contrast in any garden bed.
Sowing Convenience
Pelleted seeds make handling and precise spacing significantly easier for gardeners.
Bolting Resistance
Requires careful timing to avoid premature flowering in cooler spring weather.
Culinary Versatility
The vibrant purple pigment unfortunately dissipates during the cooking process.
Growth Consistency
Award-winning hybrid genetics ensure reliable root development and uniform sizing.
Cultivation Difficulty
Specific temperature and planting requirements demand attention from novice growers.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
70 Days
Plant Height
14-16 inches
Root Length
10 to 12 inches
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5 inches
Spacing in Row
1-3 inches
Spacing Between Rows
1-3 feet
Soil Temperature
60-65°F
Germination Days
12-18 Days
Features
- All-America Selections Winner
- Unique purple exterior, orange interior
- Smooth, tapered roots up to 12 inches
- Strong, upright foliage
- Requires later spring planting
- Color fades when cooked
- Hybrid variety
- Pelleted seed form for easier sowing
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly love the Carrot Purple Haze F1 Seed for its striking visual appeal and superior quality. The deep purple skin contrasting with the vibrant orange core makes these carrots a favorite for gourmet presentations. Reviewers consistently praise the high germination rates and plant vigor, noting the F1 genetics ensure consistent size and shape. Beyond looks, the flavor receives high marks; users describe the carrots as exceptionally sweet, crisp, and tender, often surpassing standard varieties. While the initial seed cost is higher, the consensus is that the unique, high-quality harvest fully justifies the premium. This variety is highly valued for successfully blending novelty with excellent culinary performance.
Know before you buy
This variety is sensitive to bolting, which means it may prematurely produce flowers and seeds if exposed to early cool temperatures. Planting in late spring ensures the soil has warmed sufficiently to support healthy root development.
No, the striking purple exterior color will fade during the cooking process. To best enjoy the unique visual contrast of the purple skin and orange interior, these carrots are best served raw in salads or as crudités.
Pelleted seeds are coated in a clay-based material to make them larger and more uniform in shape. This makes them much easier to handle and space out accurately during sowing compared to tiny, irregular raw carrot seeds.
For optimal results, sow the seeds at a depth of 0.25 to 0.5 inches. Ensure the soil temperature is between 60-65°F, and keep the area consistently moist until germination occurs, which typically takes 12-18 days.
These carrots are not recommended for container gardening. Because they grow long, tapered roots reaching up to 12 inches, they require deep, loose garden soil to develop properly.
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