CARROT-PURPLE SUN
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Daucus carota
CARROT-PURPLE SUN is an elongated sweet crisp purple carrot inside and out. Not un similar to other purple varieties but a good buncher with antioxidant and good juicing qualities. A hybrid of Nantes it is slow to mature at 78 days. Said to contain Anthocyanins, the pigment thought to provide antioxidant benefits thus an excellent carrot for juicing or use is stir-fries, soups or grated in a salad. Prefers cooler climates around 12°C.
Sow early Spring mid Summer, 5mm deep (cover gently with soil) directly into well drained loose sandy loam or peat soil that has good water retention capacity as carrots don't like variation in growing conditions. Set in rows 30cm apart, keep soil moist and weed free then thin seedlings at around 21 days. If required use low nitrogen fertiliser to reduce green growth up top.
pH: 6 - 6.8 - Hardy Annual
SKU: CTPS
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| Plant Height | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring to Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 21 - 24°C (61 - 75°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Bienial |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Soil Type | Well-drained, sandy loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.8 |
| Soil Temperature | 16 - 20 °C (60 - 68 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | No pre-treatment necessary. |
| Sowing Depth | 0.6 cm (0.25 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 inches) |
| Watering | Regular watering, ensuring soil stays moist. |
| Germination Time (Days) | 10 - 20 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 70 - 80 days |
| Good Companion Plants | Peas, Lettuce, Onions, and Leeks. |
| Bad Companion Plants | Dill and Parsnips |
| Pests | Carrot Rust Fly,Aphids,Cutworms,Root-Knot Nematodes,Wireworms,Slugs and Snails |
| Diseases | Alternaria Leaf Blight,Powdery Mildew,Damping-Off,Root-Knot Nematodes,Bacterial Soft Rot,Sclerotinia Rot (White Mold) |
| Not shipped to Tasmania | true |
| Seeds per pack | 75 |
| Min temperature (C) | 21 |
| Max temperature (C) | 24 |
CARROT-PURPLE SUN
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