CARROT - Black Nebula

OP Open Pollinated

(100 seeds)

$4.50

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Purple carrots? Why not?

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For those who thought carrots were exclusively orange, Black Nebula will come as a surprise. The deep purple shade of its roots goes right through Read More

For those who thought carrots were exclusively orange, Black Nebula will come as a surprise. The deep purple shade of its roots goes right through to the core, and the slightly sharp, earthy flavour changes to sweet as the sugars concentrate with cooking. Absolutely gorgeous in mixed roast veg combos, or simply boiled up as a side dish like regular carrots. Plus, there's an added health kick in any purple veggie thanks to the high concentration of antioxidants. All in all, it's a must-try!

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Days to Harvest

75 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

10cm

Plant Height

15-20cm

Additional Features

Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Product Details

Common Name: CARROT - Black Nebula

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 100

Days to Harvest: 75 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 10cm

Row Spacing: 30cm

Companion Plants: Beans, Chives, Coriander, Cucumber, Leeks, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Pea, Radish, Rosemary, Sage, Tomato

Additional Features: Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Scientific Name: Daucus carota

Germination Time: 8-15 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 15-20cm

Sow Depth: 5mm

Best Months to Plant – Carrot
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Carrot
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays
Plant out transplants
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Carrot
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays
Plant out transplants
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Carrot
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays
Plant out transplants
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Carrot
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays
Plant out transplants
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Carrot
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Start in trays
Plant out transplants
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

To ensure that your carrots grow straight and reach their full length, it is important to work the soil thoroughly to at least a foot deep prior to sowing. Build raised mounds along row lengths to the height of about 15cm, sprinkle seeds and then cover lightly. Keep soil moist and do not allow it to dry out and go hard as this will stop the carrots from breaking the soil. Sow successive plantings in a sunny spot for carrots all year.

How to Harvest

Harvest baby carrots when big enough to eat so as to thin out the remainder of the crop to grow to full size. To store carrots, break off the stems but do not wash the carrots. Then place them in damp sawdust. Carrots can also be left in the ground over winter in warmer climates.

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How to Sow

To ensure that your carrots grow straight and reach their full length, it is important to work the soil thoroughly to at least a foot deep prior to sowing. Build raised mounds along row lengths to the height of about 15cm, sprinkle seeds and then cover lightly. Keep soil moist and do not allow it to dry out and go hard as this will stop the carrots from breaking the soil. Sow successive plantings in a sunny spot for carrots all year.

How to Harvest

Harvest baby carrots when big enough to eat so as to thin out the remainder of the crop to grow to full size. To store carrots, break off the stems but do not wash the carrots. Then place them in damp sawdust. Carrots can also be left in the ground over winter in warmer climates.

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Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

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