Purple Forage Carrot

The purple carrot belongs to the umbellifer family, recognized for its significant consumption. This biennial plant develops a rosette of leaves in spring and summer while storing sugars in its thick taproot for flowering in the following year.

The purple carrot is exquisite, with a sweet taste and a rich nutritional profile. It grows well in light sandy soil and tolerates light frosts.

General cultivation tips include:

• Good seedbed preparation
• Consistent moisture maintenance
• Weed control for easier harvesting

For the purple carrot, roots are cylindrical and tapering to a point, available from February to May, with a harvest time of 3-4 months after sowing.