Add something a little different to the vegetable patch with rich purple roots that look just as good as they taste. Carrot 'Purple Sun' F1 produces smooth, slender Nantes-type carrots with deep violet skin and vibrant purple flesh running right through to the core, creating a striking harvest for the kitchen.
Crisp, sweet and full of flavour, the roots hold their eye-catching colour even after cooking, making them ideal for roasting, steaming or adding to colourful salads. The finely divided, feathery green foliage is attractive in its own right, bringing ornamental value to beds and kitchen gardens while the roots develop below.
Easy to grow in a sunny spot with light, stone-free soil, this reliable vegetable rewards you with a generous crop packed with natural anthocyanins and plenty of garden appeal. Left to flower, it provides valuable wildlife benefits in nectar and seeds.
Water regularly in dry weather to promote even growth and prevent splitting. Keep beds weed-free to reduce competition. As roots develop, earth up slightly to stop shoulders turning green. Use horticultural fleece to protect against against carrot fly. Harvest when roots are mature and firm – gently lift with a fork to avoid damage. Store only undamaged carrots in cool, dry conditions.

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