Carrot 'Cosmic Purple'

Daucuscarota

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Daucus (DO-kus)
Species
carota (kar-OH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Alabama

Glendale, Arizona

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Dunnellon, Florida

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Madison, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2013 | negative

The carrots are pretty, but are mostly tasteless except for a hint of bitterness and the roots were rather hairy instead of smooth.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2004 | neutral

A 6 -7 inch purple skinned, orange flesh carrots. (70 day)

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