Bright purple skins make these carrots the talk of the table. The Purple carrot is ready to harvest between sixty and seventy days. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Rates are for raw, not pelleted seeds. They are a root crop, so they should be started outdoors, and not transplanted, as this will damage their growth and shape. This is a slow-growing storage carrot that is traditionally pickled; locals steam, slice and preserve them in olive oil, parsley and garlic. Growing Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Seeds take as long as 14-21 days to germinate. The way to achieve this is to water very deeply prior to planting, and then either water very regularly or employ some other means to reduce evaporation. 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Organic and pelleted carrot seeds in a rainbow of colors from orange to purple, yellow, and red. Use our floating row cover to keep the adults away from the carrots. Starting Because carrot seeds are tiny, they need to be sown shallowly. Purple Carrot, Purple Carrots, Purple Carrot Seeds. Because of the relatively vertical nature of the plant’s form, carrots can be grown fairly densely, and are therefore useful within the economy of space in a smaller growing area. After sixty five to seventy days, the Purple carrots will be ready for harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e These purple carrots have a unique look that grabs the eye in many salads and dishes. Halve the olives. It is very important to thin carrots in order to allow them room to grow, and so they don’t compete for available nutrients, moisture, and light. Avoid planting with dill, parsnips, and potatoes. We feel like we are eating at a restaurant when we cook their meals because they are THAT good! 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Direct sow winter-harvest carrots in the first two weeks of August. They are quite sweet and tender. Carrots are biennials so they use their leaves in the first year to gather energy from the sun to build a big, starchy root. Here are some more good tips on how to grow carrots from seed. They are about an inch and a half long, slender and reddish brown. We will still be shipping orders as quickly as we can. They can also be left to reach their full size, shape, and colour, of course. The Purple Carrot is unique in that it appears quite differently when it is sliced than when it is pulled. 75 days to maturity. Keep four inches between the plants and nine to sixteen inches between rows. The soil should have a pH of around 7 as well. University/College You can view your wishlist by creating or login account. Straight roots require soil that is light, loosened deeply, and free of stones, so prepare a carrot planting thoroughly. 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