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Pusa Asita Black Carrot Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Deep Purple-Black Carrot Variety

Pusa Asita Black Carrot Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Deep Purple-Black Carrot Variety

$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly into prepared garden beds.
Sow seeds shallowly at about 0.25 inch (6 mm) deep.
Space seeds in rows about 12–18 inches apart.


Keep soil evenly moist during germination.

How to Grow

Prefers full sun for best root development.
Maintain well-drained, loose soil to support straight roots.
Water consistently to encourage even growth.
Thin seedlings to recommended spacing early.

Tips

Avoid heavy clay soil to prevent root fork.
Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest when roots reach full color and size.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Biennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

black roots

growth-habit

Growth Habit

upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

sweet

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Pusa Asita Black Carrot Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Deep Purple-Black Carrot Variety
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Root vegetable

Pusa Asita Black Carrot is a rare and beautiful heirloom carrot variety known for its deep purple-black pigmentation due to very high anthocyanin levels. This nutrient-rich carrot variety offers both aesthetic appeal and nutritional benefits, thriving in well-drained, loose soil with full sun exposure. Its rich, sweet earthy flavor makes it perfect for fresh salads, juices, roasted dishes, and gourmet cooking.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Late Winter

fruit-size

Fruit Size

20–25 cm

plant-height

Plant Height

30–40 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun.

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

5–8 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.25–0.5 inch

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000100730