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Carrot, Cosmic Purple Carrot

Daucus carota

• Deep purple with orange core
• Sweet and crisp
• Good for use as baby carrots
• Cylindrical roots grow to 7 inches
• Adapts well to different conditions
• Stores well
• 65-75 days

There’s a reason purple carrots have been around for at least a millennium! Purple on the outside with a sweet, orange core, this stunning carrot peaks in taste and texture when its tapered roots reach 7" in length and never disappoints on the dinner plate. Kids love the color and taste; adults love the taste and the fact that purple carrots contain not only vitamin A but also the antioxidant anthocyanin. 75 days.

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