A forgotten purple carrot variety that is making a come back
Dark Purple Carrot Pastanaga is called in Spanish Pastanaga morada. It is a purple carrot with a creamy core traditionally from Mallorca. It is a forgotten variety which is coming back. Can be sown after the last frost up to September. Keep soil moist.
Scientific Name: Daucus Carota
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 15-30 °C
Germination time in days: 10-20 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 90 -120 days
Sunlight: Full sun-partial shade
Soil requirement: rich and light
Sowing and cultivation: Sow seed indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or directly outside in full sun once soil temps are above 15 C. Keep moist. Germination may be slow. Thin to 5-8 cm apart. Harvest when size is about 15-20 cm long
