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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
SoilĀ 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 LevelĀ 6.5-7.5
PositionĀ Full sun preferred, but will tolerate partial shade. Best to follow a crop of nitrogen hungry leafy greens.
How to PlantĀ Sow directly into the patch by creating shallow trenches and then sprinkling the seeds along the trench line. Thin out once germinated.
SpacingĀ 5-10cm
DepthĀ 0.5-1cm
Companion PlantsĀ Radish, Onions
Approximate no of seedsĀ 150
Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination
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