Purple Skin Yellow Flesh Carrot Seeds, 3g

Purple Skin Yellow Flesh Carrot Seeds – High Yield, Easy Care, Nutrient Dense, Ideal for Home Gardens

Overview
Introducing the Purple Skin Yellow Flesh Carrot – a striking variety that redefines the carrot experience. Unlike common orange carrots, this heirloom-type beauty boasts a deep purple exterior that conceals a yellow core. Grown for its exceptional sweetness and crisp texture, this carrot is not just a feast for the eyes but a true delight for the palate. Whether you are a home gardener, a juice bar owner, or a gourmet chef, this variety delivers unmatched color contrast and flavor.

Key Features
• Flavor Profile: High brix level (natural sugar) with mild, earthy undertones. No bitterness.
• Texture: Extremely crunchy and dense, holding its structure even after light cooking.
• Color: Skin is rich purple (anthocyanins), while the flesh is yellow (carotenoids).
• Size: Uniform, smooth roots reaching 25-30 cm, perfect for bunching or loose sales.
• Versatility: Excellent for raw snacking, shredding into slaws, juicing, or roasting.

Cultivation Guidelines
• Sowing: Direct sow in loose, well-drained, sandy loam soil. Avoid heavy or rocky soils to prevent forked roots.
• Sunlight: Full sun preferred (6-8 hours daily).
• Spacing: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep. Thin seedlings to 5-8 cm apart after germination.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulching helps retain moisture.
• Harvest: Ready approximately 90 days from sowing, or when roots reach 2.5-5 cm in diameter at the shoulder. For best sweetness, harvest in cool weather.
• Storage: Remove tops before storing. Store at 0-4°C (32-40°F) with high humidity.

Why Choose This Variety?
• For Chefs: Create visually striking plates with natural purple and yellow colors. Steam or roast to retain the core's yellow hue and the skin's royal purple.
• For Health Enthusiasts: Purple skin provides anthocyanins (powerful antioxidants), while the yellow flesh offers beta-carotene. You get two nutritional profiles in one root.
• For Gardeners: With a reliable 90-day maturity and excellent disease resistance, this variety is beginner-friendly yet impressive enough for master gardeners. The 25-30 cm roots grow straight and smooth when given loose soil.
• For Juice Bars: This single carrot produces a beautiful juice all on its own. No artificial colors needed.