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carrot 'Cosmic Purple'

Daucus carota 'Cosmic Purple'

Genus: Daucus
Family: Apiaceae

About this plant

'Cosmic Purple' is a plant usually grown as an annual for its edible taproot. This cultivar produces tapering roots up to 18cm long with purple skins and bright orange cores

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a deep, fertile, well drained soil in full sun; do not sow in soil that has been manured within the previous year

Pruning

None needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Carrot root fly and aphids may be troublesome

Diseases

May be affected by root rot, Sclerotina diseases and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years