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Cosmic Purple Carrot — Root vegetables

70-80days to harvest

10-17days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in rows 12 inches apart. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Deep, loose, well-drained sandy loam free of rocks
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 2-3 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple exterior with bright orange core
Size: 7 inches long, 1 inch diameter
Shape: Cylindrical, tapered, smooth
Flavour: Sweet and crisp with mild spicy notes from the purple skin

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, roasting, stir-fries, pickling. Excellent for adding color to dishes.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Carrot fly, aphids, flea beetles, wireworms
Diseases: Alternaria leaf blight, bacterial soft rot, aster yellows
Resistance: Good resistance to alternaria leaf blight and cercospora leaf spot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	August – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	July – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	June – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	April – December
11	—	—	January – February	March – December
12	—	—	January – February	March – December
13	—	—	January – February	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels carrot fly and aphids while improving soil structure

LeeksNatural pest deterrent against carrot fly and root maggots

RosemaryStrong scent masks carrot odor from pests and repels carrot fly

SageDeters carrot fly and other root vegetable pests with aromatic oils

LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides living mulch and efficient space use

RadishesBreak up compacted soil for carrot root development and mature quickly

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil-borne pests that damage carrot roots

TomatoesProvide shade for carrots in hot weather while carrots loosen soil for tomato roots

Avoid

DillAttracts carrot fly and can stunt carrot growth when planted too close

ParsnipsCompete for same nutrients and attract similar pests like carrot fly

CorianderCan inhibit carrot seed germination and early growth through allelopathic compounds

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 41
Protein (g): 0.93
Fat (g): 0.24
Carbohydrate (g): 9.58
Fibre (g): 2.8
Sugars (g): 4.74
Vitamin A (µg): 835
Vitamin C (mg): 5.9
Vitamin E (mg): 0.66
Vitamin K (µg): 13.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.138
Folate (µg): 19
Calcium (mg): 33
Iron (mg): 0.3
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 35
Potassium (mg): 320
Zinc (mg): 0.24
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the root vegetables growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Cosmic Purple Carrot?

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