Carrot - Purple Haze, 8" Long
The Purple Haze Carrot (Daucus carota) is dark purple on the outside and bright orange on the inside. Fun when sliced into coins. Grows 6"-8" with tapered roots, good texture, and sweet flavor. Half-hardy to frost and light freezes. Good steamed, roasted, and fresh.
- F1 hybrid
- Sweet and crunchy
- Size: 6"-8" long
- Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
- Days to maturity: 70-75
- Can be harvested sooner for mini sized carrots
Good companion plants: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chives, Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Peas, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tomato
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
- Spacing between plants: 2" apart
- Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
- Germination soil temps: 65F-85F
- Soil needs: 6.0-6.8 pH
- Sun needs: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half-hardy to frost and light freezes
- Planting season: Spring, fall
- # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 16 plants per sq. ft.
- Days to maturity: 70-75 days
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