Carrot 'Purple Haze'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Purple Haze'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Purple Haze is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Planting Purple Haze in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Purple Haze from seed

Aim to sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Purple Haze

Sow in deep, well-worked, stone-free soil after danger of heavy frost from spring to midsummer. Do not transplant, as crooked roots may result. Cultivate periodically or mulch to control weeds. Keep soil evenly moist.

As Purple Haze is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Purple Haze about 14 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Purple Haze

7-8" long.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Other Names for Carrot 'Purple Haze'

Purple Haze (F1)