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carrot 'Purple Sun' F1

carrot

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Add something a little different to the vegetable patch with rich purple roots that look just as good as they taste. Carrot 'Purple Sun' F1 produces smooth, slender Nantes-type carrots with deep violet skin and vibrant purple flesh running right through to the core, creating a striking harvest for the kitchen.

Crisp, sweet and full of flavour, the roots hold their eye-catching colour even after cooking, making them ideal for roasting, steaming or adding to colourful salads. The finely divided, feathery green foliage is attractive in its own right, bringing ornamental value to beds and kitchen gardens while the roots develop below.

Easy to grow in a sunny spot with light, stone-free soil, this reliable vegetable rewards you with a generous crop packed with natural anthocyanins and plenty of garden appeal. Left to flower, it provides valuable wildlife benefits in nectar and seeds.

How to care for Carrot Purple Sun:

Water regularly in dry weather to promote even growth and prevent splitting. Keep beds weed-free to reduce competition. As roots develop, earth up slightly to stop shoulders turning green. Use horticultural fleece to protect against against carrot fly. Harvest when roots are mature and firm – gently lift with a fork to avoid damage. Store only undamaged carrots in cool, dry conditions.

Sowing instructions:

Sow carrot seeds thinly in shallow drills, covering lightly with soil or compost. For early or late crops, use cloches or grow under cover to protect seedlings from the cold. Thin gradually to final spacing of around 5cm (2in), ideally in the evening to reduce the risk of carrot fly. Water before thinning to minimise root disturbance.

Avoid sowing in freshly manured soil, which can cause roots to fork. Grow under horticultural fleece or surround crops with a 60cm (2ft) high barrier to deter carrot fly. Sow small batches every few weeks for a continuous harvest from early summer to autumn. Harvest when roots reach a usable size, around 4–5cm (2in) wide.
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.15m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

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