Purple Elite F1

created by Kristina R. at 08.02.2021

Features

Location

deep soil

sunny to semi-shady

Taste

aromatic

sweet

Color

wine red

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

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D

Description

An excellent cylindrical, smooth hybrid carrot for raw vegetables and as a bunch carrot. Purple Elite is a red-purple outside and contrasting yellow-orange inside carrot with a mild, sweet flavor. Medium-late variety. Purple Elite is also shoot tolerant when grown early. Approx. 25 cm in length and high yield.

F1 Hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Germination 2-4 weeks at 12-25°C. Location: sunny. Prepare seedbed thoroughly (weed-free and fine crumbly). Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging. Regular weeding prevents weeds from taking over the vegetables. Separate if necessary.