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Purple Carrot Cosmic Purple — Root vegetables

70-80days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow seeds 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep and thin seedlings when 2 inches tall.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Deep, loose, sandy loam free of stones
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 2-3 inches apart, rows 12-18 inches apart
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple exterior with bright orange core
Size: 7-9 inches long, 1-1.5 inches diameter
Shape: Tapered cylindrical, classic carrot shape
Flavour: Sweet and crisp with classic carrot flavor, slightly spicier than orange varieties

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, roasting, juicing, colorful salads, pickles. Loses some color when cooked.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Carrot rust fly, wireworms, cutworms
Diseases: Alternaria leaf blight, bacterial soft rot, cavity spot
Resistance: Good general disease resistance, moderate carrot fly resistance

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 health

RosemaryStrong scent deters carrot fly and other root-damaging pests

SageRepels carrot fly and cabbage moths through aromatic compounds

LeeksNatural pest deterrent that doesn't compete for root space

LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides living mulch to retain soil moisture

RadishesBreak up compacted soil for carrot growth and mature quickly

TomatoesDeep taproot improves soil structure while different root zones reduce competition

MarigoldsRelease compounds that repel nematodes and other soil-borne pests

Avoid

DillCan stunt carrot growth and attract carrot flies when mature

ParsnipsCompete for same soil nutrients and space, both are root vegetables

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants 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 Purple Carrot Cosmic Purple?

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