Cosmic Purple Carrot Seeds – 1372

Add a burst of color and nutrition to your garden with Cosmic Purple Carrot Seeds (1372). This striking heirloom variety features deep purple skin with a sweet orange interior, offering both visual appeal and exceptional taste. With a mildly spicy flavor when raw and a sweet, mellow finish when cooked, these carrots are perfect for fresh eating, roasting, or juicing.

Cosmic Purple carrots grow to 6–7 inches in length with a classic tapered shape. They're rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins and beta-carotene, making them as healthful as they are beautiful. Ideal for home gardeners looking for something unique, this variety thrives in loose, well-drained soil and cooler temperatures.

Key Features

• Eye-catching purple exterior with orange core
• Sweet and mildly spicy flavor
• High in antioxidants and beta-carotene
• Grows to 6–7 inches with a classic carrot shape
• Great for salads, roasting, juicing, and snacking
• Heirloom, open-pollinated variety

How to Grow Cosmic Purple Carrots

Planting Instructions:

• Soil: Loose, sandy, well-drained soil free of rocks (pH 6.0–6.8)
• Sowing Depth: ¼ inch deep
• Spacing: Thin to 2 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart
• Germination: 14–21 days at 55–75°F (13–24°C)
• Light: Full sun to light shade

Growing Tips:

• Direct sow outdoors 2–3 weeks before last frost or in late summer for fall harvest
• Keep soil consistently moist during germination
• Avoid over-fertilizing, especially with nitrogen, to prevent forked roots
• Use mulch to retain moisture and reduce weed competition
• Harvest in 70–75 days, or when roots reach desired size