West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Cosmic Purple Carrot)
West Coast Seeds (Cosmic Purple Carrot)
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A stunning, specialty carrot with a smooth, magenta-purple skin and a yellow-orange interior. This 18cm (7") long Danvers type is sweet but also has a hint of spice that differentiates it from other carrots.
Draws a crowd at the market table and turns any dish into a gourmet meal. Excellent raw on its own or mixed in a salad.
| Latin Name |
Daucus carota |
| Days to Sprout | 14-21 days |
| Days to Maturity | 75 days |
| Exposure |
Full-sun |
| Germination Rate | 60% |
| Starting |
Because carrot seeds are tiny, they need to be sown shallowly. The trick is to keep the top-most layer of soil damp during the relatively long germination period. Water deeply prior to planting. Direct sow the tiny seeds 5mm (¼”) deep, 4 seeds per 2cm (1″), and firm soil lightly after seeding. Make sure the seeds are only just buried. Water the area with the gentlest stream possible, and keep it constantly moist until the seeds sprout. |
| Growing |
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. The softer and more humus-based the soil, the better. When soil is dry enough in spring, work it to a fine texture. Broadcast and dig in ½ cup complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10′) of row. Avoid fresh manure. Carrots will become misshapen, but still edible if they hit anything hard as they grow down into the soil. Keep weeded and watered. |
Medium-long Danvers type
Magenta-purple skin and yellow-orange interior
Unique sweet, slightly spicy flavour
Open-pollinated seeds
