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Carrot 'Cosmic Surprise' (Daucus carota) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Cosmic Surprise' carrot is a colorful and surprising variety , producing roots in various hues : deep purple, bright orange, golden yellow and sometimes even red or white. Its taste is sweet and slightly spicy , with a crunchy and juicy texture , perfect for fresh or cooked consumption .
Very productive and vigorous, it adapts well to different types of soil and offers a continuous harvest throughout the season . An ideal variety to amaze the vegetable garden and the plates !
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Biennial (grown as an annual)
Shape : Elongated and slightly conical
Colors : Mix of purple, orange, yellow, red and white
Texture : Crunchy and juicy
Flavor : Sweet with a slight spicy touch
Maturity : 70 to 80 days
Tolerance : Adapted to different soil types
Use : Fresh, sautéed, roasted, preserved
?? Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Direct sowing in open ground from 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost until July for an autumn harvest
?? Sowing depth : 5 mm
?? Germination temperature : 10-25°C
? Germination time : 10 to 21 days
?? Spacing : 5 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows
?? Watering : Regular, without excess, to avoid split carrots
?? Thinning : When the plants reach 5 cm in height
With its vibrant color palette and unique flavor , the 'Cosmic Surprise' carrot is ideal for a gourmet and visually spectacular harvest .
Use and special features
?? A festival of colors on the plate
Perfect for salads, roasts and multi-coloured purees .
?? Robust and easy to grow variety
Adapted to varied soils and staggered harvest throughout the summer .
? A surprise at each harvest
You can't predict the color until you pull out the carrot!
