Purple Elite F1
Variety
Approved Data
created by Kristina R. at 08.02.2021
Color
purple
wine red
Location
deep soil
sunny to semi-shady
Taste
aromatic
sweet
Sowing
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
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
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.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
4.5 cm
Row spacing
25 cm
Seeding depth
2 cm
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Chili
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Collard greens (Kale)
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Common marigold
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Garlic
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Leeks
Lettuce (Endive / Escarole / Erisée)
Lettuce (Lettuce)
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Onion
Onion (Spring onion)
Oregano
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Pea
Pepper / Paprika
Radish
Radishes
Rosemary
Sage
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Blight of carrot
Root knot nematodes
Carrot fly