The Little Veggie Patch Co - Carrot 'Cosmic Purple' Heirloom Seeds

Carrot 'Cosmic Purple' Heirloom Seeds Easy to grow, great to look at home variety. Carrots have bright purple skin, with a flesh that comes in a deep orange. They produce long, slender and sweet tasting roots that will be a real eye opener for anyone that thinks a carrot has to be orange.

When to Plant

Zone 1: September - February

Zone 2: September - May

Zone 3: February - November

Zone 4: February - November

• Soil Prepare a well dug through, friable soil type that is free draining. Use well rotted organic matter and manure when preparing the beds.
• Soil pH Level 6.5-7.5
• Position Full sun preferred, but will tolerate partial shade. Best to follow a crop of nitrogen hungry leafy greens.
• How to Plant Sow directly into the patch by creating shallow trenches and then sprinkling the seeds along the trench line. Thin out once germinated.
• Spacing 5-10cm
• Depth 0.5-1cm
• Companion Plants Radish, Onions
• Approximate no of seeds 150