Purple Carrot Seeds

• Purple Carrot
• The Purple Carrot Plant
• How to Sow Purple Carrot
• How to Grow Purple Carrot
• Tips for Growing Purple Carrot
• Diseases and Pests of Purple Carrot
• Properties of Purple Carrot
• Nutritional Values of Purple Carrot (per 100 g)

Purple Carrot

Purple Carrot is the most ancient carrot variety, with purple skin and orange or reddish flesh depending on selection; the flavor is similar to the orange carrot but with less sugar.

The Purple Carrot Plant

Botanical name Daucus carota, family Apiaceae. It is the ancestor of modern orange carrots, grown in Afghanistan as early as 5,000 years ago and spread across Europe from the 12th century onward.

How to Sow Purple Carrot

Sow from March to July, directly in the field, in rows 25-30 cm apart, burying seeds about 1 cm deep.

How to Grow Purple Carrot

It prefers loose, sandy soil, since overly hard or clayey soils deform the roots and compromise their regular development. Fertilize with compost at least 4 months before sowing.

Soil should always be kept moist, avoiding waterlogging which favors root rot; thinning should be done while seedlings are still small.

Tips for Growing Purple Carrot

Careful soil preparation, mixing sand and compost, is the most important step to obtain straight, well-formed roots.

Diseases and Pests of Purple Carrot

Like other carrots, it can be affected by carrot fly and root rot in case of waterlogging; good crop rotation reduces the risk.

Properties of Purple Carrot

Its distinctive color comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants of the flavonoid family that support cardiovascular health and microcirculation, fighting free radicals.

Nutritional Values of Purple Carrot (per 100 g)

• Calories: 39 kcal
• Protein: 0.9 g
• Fat: 0.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 8.3 g
• Fiber: 2.9 g
• Anthocyanins: high content
• Potassium: 320 mg