Description: Cosmic Purple was introduced in 2005 and quickly took the gardening world by storm. Children and adults are both fascinated by the flavour and colour. Tapered roots average 6- 7" long, with deep purple skin and orange flesh. The roots are crunchy and sweet with just a slight hint of spice. USDA Certified Organic/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO Seed Count: 1/32 ounce General Info Germination Growing Info Growing Indoors Latin Name: Daucus carrota var. sativusMain Uses: CulinaryDays to Maturity: 70 daysExposure: Full sunHeight: 7 inches long rootCertified Organic: USDA Certified Organic Germination: 14 - 21 days (or longer in cooler soil). Light, daily watering will improve germination.Sowing: Direct seed once soil can be worked (12° - 21°C). Carrots do not do well seeded indoors or in starter trays.Planting Depth: 1/4”.Spacing: Sow seeds 1/2” apart in rows 12" apart. Thin to 2” when tops are 2” tall. Growing in Containers: Well-suited for large raised beds, but not smaller containers.Growing in Mixed Planters: Not well-suited for mixed planters.Fertilizing (Containers): Plant in a composty, well-draining potting mix. Add up to 25% Sea Soil to the potting mix.Watering (Containers): Water deeply as required.Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden bed amended with compost. No additional fertilizer is required.Watering (Garden): Water new transplants regularly to establish roots. Once established, water deeply as required.Companion Planting: Dill and Cilantro are said to be harmful to carrots because of a substance that is excreted through their roots.Harvesting: Harvest just after a frost for best flavour. Suitability for Indoors: Carrots are a specialized project for indoor growing.What about Grow Lights? Grow lights are required to grow this crop indoors.
