Carrot 'Purple 68'

Daucuscarota

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Daucus (DO-kus)
Species
carota (kar-OH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2012 | neutral

Dark purple, Imperator cello-shaped roots, firm texture, and a mild, sweet flavor. It shows excellent top vigor, with intermediate resis...Read More

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