Introduce a striking burst of vibrant color and exceptional sweetness to your garden with the Cosmic Purple Carrot. This eye-catching heirloom variety features a brilliant, deep purple exterior that beautifully contrasts with its bright, sweet orange core, making it an absolute showstopper on the dinner table and at farmers markets alike.

Crisp, tender, and remarkably flavorful, these carrots deliver a rich, sweet taste that delights both children and adults. Growing up to seven inches long, Cosmic Purple thrives in loose, well-amended garden soil and containers, offering an easy and rewarding harvest for gardeners of all experience levels. Whether you slice them fresh for vibrant salads, roast them to caramelize their natural sugars, or juice them for a nutrient-packed treat, this unique variety brings both stunning visual appeal and gourmet flavor to your homegrown harvest.

Seed count: 250

Cosmic Purple Carrot (organic)

SKU: 510140X

USD 3.59

Daucus carota
To best utilize the cosmic purple carrot—which features a striking dark purple skin and a sweet, often orange core—high-heat roasting is your best culinary approach. Tossing whole or halved carrots in olive oil, salt, and a touch of honey before roasting them at a high temperature (around 400°F to 425°F) locks in their vibrant color, concentrates their natural sugars, and softens their earthy, peppery flavor.

Chef's Tip: Avoid boiling or heavy steaming, which can leach out their anthocyanin-rich antioxidants and turn the striking purple hue into a dull gray. If you want to show off their unique interior color contrast, slice them raw into a crunchy slaw or serve them unpeeled on a crudité platter with a bright, savory dip.