Cosmic Purple Carrot Seeds (Organic)

Cosmic Purple Carrot is an open-pollinated variety with tapered roots, deep purple skin, and bright orange flesh. The roots have a crisp texture and a sweet, slightly spicy flavor for fresh eating, roasting, and salads. Their contrasting color also makes them an appealing choice for family and school gardens. Carrot – Cosmic Purple – Daucus carota var. sativus Planting & Growing: Direct sow in loose, deeply worked, well-drained soil. Keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination, then thin seedlings to 3 inches apart.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Daucus carota
• Plant type: Biennial
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Carrot
• Kitchen profile: Cosmic Purple Carrot is an open-pollinated variety with tapered roots, deep purple skin, and bright orange flesh.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 45–85°F
• Planting Depth: 1/8"–1/4"
• Germination: 10–21 days
• Height at Maturity: 12"
• Days to Maturity: 60–90 days
• Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 3"

Sow Cosmic Purple Carrot directly into a loose, stone-free seedbed and keep the shallow seed zone evenly moist through the potentially extended germination period. Thin seedlings to the recorded spacing so roots have room to size and straighten. Avoid disturbing established roots by transplanting. As maturity approaches, inspect root shoulders and harvest at the diameter and texture you prefer. Mark the sowing date because soil temperature and seasonal conditions can move actual harvest timing.

In very hot or freezing weather, adjust planting dates for the local climate.

See our Carrot Growing Guide for more detail.

Harvest & Storage: Harvest when roots reach the desired size.

Remove the foliage before storage and keep unwashed roots in cool, humid conditions.

Before sowing Cosmic Purple Carrot, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

Explore related options in our Carrot Growing Guide.