Carrot 'Cosmic Purple'
70 days, Daucus carota subsp. sativus
$3.00
300 seeds
Carrot 'Cosmic Purple' has bright purple skin with a yellow to orange interior. The 6" long roots have a spicy and earthy flavor. My daughter Megan, owner of Megan's Heirloom Seeds, won a photo contest with this beautiful picture.
Cosmic Purple carrot is an open-pollinated variety. It was introduced in 2005 by Dr. Philipp Simon of the USDA Agricultural Research Station in Madison, Wisconsin. Danvers type.
Sowing Carrot Seeds
Sow carrot seeds outdoors 3-6 weeks before the last frost date in deeply worked soil. Sow on the surface, then lightly cover with soil. Keep moist. Thin to 3" apart. Full sun.
Home-grown seeds.