Matures in 65 Days
Mature Size: 4”–7”

Carrots used to come in many colors until the Dutch bred the orange in the 17th century as a tribute to the Royal House of Orange. This blend of red, yellow, purple, white, and orange makes beautiful snacks and adds color to salads. Some will lose color when cooked.

SOWING:
Sow seeds directly outside when soil temperatures reach at least 45°F. Try to space seed 2”–3” apart in all directions to avoid the need to thin. Cover seed with 1/4” soil and keep consistently moist until seeds begin to grow.

THINNING:
Final spacing should be 2”–3” apart. If you need to thin, be aware that tops of each color will mimic the color of the root. Purple carrots will have brownish tops, yellow carrots will have yellow tops, etc. If you thin ‘odd colors’, you won’t have any purple, yellow, or red roots to harvest.

GERMINATION:
Can take as much as 4 weeks.

REMARKS:
Try mixing seed with sand or perlite to help evenly space seed when planting and reduce the need to thin.