Carrot '3 Colour Purple'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot '3 Colour Purple'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that 3 Colour Purple is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage. 3 Colour Purple needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing 3 Colour Purple from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing 3 Colour Purple about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting 3 Colour Purple

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as 3 Colour Purple is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting 3 Colour Purple