Purple Sun Carrot Seeds

We promise to provide you with high-quality, fresh and viable flower seeds. The Ultimate Gourmet Carrot! Cut Into It for a Spectacular Color Contrast – Sweet, Crunchy, and Rich in Antioxidants. Bullet Points: Spectacular Color Contrast: The stunning deep purple skin and golden yellow/orange center create an eye-popping visual when sliced. Perfect for foodies, photographers, and chefs who love plating. Double the Nutrition: The purple skin is rich in anthocyanins (powerful antioxidants), while the orange core provides your daily dose of Vitamin A and beta-carotene. It’s a two-in-one superfood! Sweet & Crunchy Fresh Flavor: Don’t let the unusual color fool you—these are classic sweet, crisp carrots that are delicious raw, roasted, or juiced. Versatile Kitchen Star: Slice them into coin-shaped rounds for a stunning salad, add them to roasting pans for a vibrant winter side dish, or juice them for a colorful, nutrient-dense drink. Easy to Grow Heirloom: A robust and reliable variety that thrives in cool spring and autumn weather. They store beautifully for months. Unique Garden Feature: The dark purple tops of the roots peeking out of the soil add a dramatic and beautiful touch to your vegetable patch. Product Details: Genus: Daucus Species: Daucus carota (Purple-Orange Core Heirloom variety) Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4 – 11 (Biennial; hardy to light frosts). Days to Maturity: 65 - 70 days. Days to Germination: 7 to 14 days (Optimal soil temp: 55°F - 75°F). Seeding Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm). Row Spacing: 12 - 18 inches (30 - 45 cm). Plant Height: Foliage grows 12 – 18 inches (30-45 cm) tall; roots are 6 – 8 inches (15-20 cm) long. Growth Habit: Upright, feathery green foliage with a deep taproot that swells into a sleek, long, cylindrical dark purple root with an orange/golden core. Soil Preference: Deep, loose, sandy-loam, well-draining soil, free of stones. High in organic matter. pH 5.8 – 6.8. Temperature Preference: Cool weather. Best performance at 55°F - 70°F (12°C - 21°C). Light Preference: Full Sun (minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight). How to Plant & Grow: Site Preparation : Carrots require deep, loose, and rock-free soil. They will fork and twist if they hit stones. Work the soil at least 10–12 inches (25-30 cm) deep, remove all rocks, and mix in 2-3 inches of well-aged compost. Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring (2-3 weeks before the last frost) or in late summer for a stunning fall harvest. Plant seeds ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep and cover lightly with fine soil. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination (7-14 days). Tip: Mix seeds with a little fine sand for more even spacing. Spacing: For Straight, Plump Roots: Thin seedlings to 2 to 3 inches (5-7 cm) apart in rows spaced 12 to 18 inches (30-45 cm) apart. Square Foot Gardening (SFG): Plant 12 to 16 carrots per 1-square-foot area (4 rows x 4 rows, spaced 3 inches apart). Watering: Consistent moisture is the secret to sweet carrots! Provide 1 inch of water per week. Fluctuating moisture will cause the roots to split. Harvesting: The purple "shoulders" will pop out of the soil when ready (usually 65-70 days). Gently loosen the soil with a garden fork, grasp the base of the foliage, and pull straight up. Gardener's Tip: Never boil these carrots! The purple skin is rich in water-soluble anthocyanins. To preserve their breathtaking purple and gold color contrast, enjoy them raw, or lightly roast or steam them. Boiling will cause the purple to bleed out. Planting Calendar: Early Spring Crop: Direct Sow: Early March to Mid-April. Harvest: June to July. Fall Crop (Sweeter & More Colorful): Direct Sow: Mid-July to Early August. Harvest: October to November. Mild Winter Zones (USDA 9-11): Can be sown from October to January. SPECIAL OFFERS: Buy More, Get More FREE Buy 4, Get 1 Free: Add 5 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 1 item – no coupon code needed! Buy 7, Get 2 Free: Add 9 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 2 items – no coupon code needed! Buy 12, Get 3 Free: Add 15 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 3 items – no coupon code needed! Buy 19, Get 4 Free: Add 23 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 4 items – no coupon code needed! Buy 23, Get 5 Free: Add 28 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 5 items – no coupon code needed!Foliage grows 12 – 18 inches (30-45 cm) tall; roots are 6 – 8 inches (15-20 cm) long.Foliage grows 12 – 18 inches (30-45 cm) tall; roots are 6 – 8 inches (15-20 cm) long.Foliage grows 12 – 18 inches (30-45 cm) tall; roots are 6 – 8 inches (15-20 cm) long.