Carrot 'Cosmic Purple' Heirloom Seeds

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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

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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

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