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Purple Haze Camellia creates carrots that look like edible tie-dye masterpieces, with deep purple exteriors concealing bright orange cores that blend outward in stunning patterns. This F1 hybrid matures in just 73 days across zones 2-10, producing thick, cylindrical roots up to 8 inches long. Sweet and tender with refined flavor, these eye-catching carrots transform ordinary dishes into colorful culinary adventures.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-10
8in H x ?in W
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The Purple Haze carrot's most striking feature is its dramatic color contrast that reveals itself with each slice, showcasing a deep purple skin surrounding a vibrant orange center that blends outward like watercolors. These substantial carrots grow thick and cylindrical with tapered ends, reaching up to 8 inches in length while maintaining excellent sweetness and tenderness. The variety's reliable 73-day maturity makes it accessible to gardeners across an impressive range from zones 2 through 10.
Purple Haze carrots excel as both raw and cooked vegetables, bringing dramatic visual appeal to salads, vegetable trays, and roasted dishes. Their sweet, tender flesh makes them excellent for fresh eating while the striking purple and orange coloration creates show-stopping presentations in stir-fries, soups, and side dishes. The variety works particularly well in applications where the colorful cross-sections can be showcased.
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Sow Purple Haze seeds directly outdoors in sandy, moist soil, covering each seed with half an inch of soil. Plant all at once or sow successive rows weekly throughout spring for continuous harvest. Space seeds 1-2 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart.
Purple Haze carrots reach harvest maturity at 73 days, though some sources indicate they may take up to 79 days. Pull carrots when they've reached full size, typically around 8 inches long with their characteristic thick, cylindrical shape. The purple exterior should be well-developed with the orange center fully formed for optimal flavor and visual appeal.
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