{"product_id":"3-color-carrot-seed-collection","title":"3 Color Carrot Seed Collection — Heirloom | Scarlet Red, Solar Yellow \u0026 Cosmic Purple (Daucus carota)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e3 Color Carrot Seed Collection — Heirloom | Scarlet Red, Solar Yellow \u0026amp; Cosmic Purple | Three Packets, ~500 Seeds Each\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree heirloom carrot varieties — one collection. Scarlet Red, Solar Yellow, and Cosmic Purple deliver a full spectrum of color, flavor, and nutrition that standard orange carrots simply cannot match. Each variety is open-pollinated, grown for flavor as well as appearance, and packed with distinct phytonutrients: lycopene in the red, xanthophylls in the yellow, and anthocyanins in the purple. The edible green tops add a bonus harvest for salads and soups. Three packets, approximately 500 seeds each. Direct sow in spring or fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet Red, Solar Yellow, Cosmic Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~500 seeds per variety (3 packets total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible tops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — excellent in salads, soups, and pesto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⅛ inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 2–3 inches apart; 16 plants per sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO, annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScarlet Red\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep scarlet-red roots with a smooth, uniform shape. Rich in lycopene — the same antioxidant found in tomatoes — and beta-carotene. Flavor is sweet and earthy, slightly more robust than standard orange carrots. Striking raw in salads and slaws; holds its red color well when roasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSolar Yellow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright lemon-yellow roots, crisp and sweet with a mild, clean flavor. Rich in xanthophylls, which support eye health. The mildest of the three — excellent for fresh eating, juicing, and dishes where a subtler carrot flavor is preferred. Pairs beautifully with the red and purple in mixed preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCosmic Purple\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep purple skin with a bright orange interior — the cross-section is visually dramatic. The purple color comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants also found in blueberries and red cabbage. Flavor is complex — spicy and slightly peppery raw, mellowing to sweet when cooked. The purple color fades with heat; use raw or lightly cooked to preserve the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow crudités:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice all three raw and serve together — the color contrast is striking on any platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted medley:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss all three with olive oil, honey, and thyme; roast at 400°F until caramelized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend all three for a visually stunning and nutritionally diverse carrot juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickled carrots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-pickle sliced carrots in rice vinegar and sugar; the colors hold beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrot top pesto:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend young carrot tops with garlic, olive oil, and parmesan for a peppery pesto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalads \u0026amp; slaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shred or julienne all three for a colorful, nutrient-dense slaw base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow ⅛ inch deep in loose, deeply worked, well-draining soil — compacted or rocky soil causes forked, stunted roots. Sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in late summer for a fall crop. Thin to 2–3 inches apart once seedlings reach 2 inches tall. Keep soil consistently moist until germination (14–21 days). For a season-long harvest, succession sow every 2–3 weeks through spring. Full sun. Harvest when shoulders are visible at the soil surface and roots have reached desired size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo the colors stay when cooked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScarlet Red and Solar Yellow hold their color reasonably well through roasting and light cooking. Cosmic Purple fades significantly with heat — the anthocyanins that create the purple color are water-soluble and heat-sensitive. Use Cosmic Purple raw or lightly cooked to preserve the color; it will still taste excellent when fully cooked, just with less visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre carrot tops edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Carrot tops are edible and nutritious, though slightly bitter. Use young, tender tops in salads, blend into pesto with garlic and olive oil, or add to soups and stocks. Avoid very mature tops which can be tough and more bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seed from these varieties?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — all three are open-pollinated heirloom varieties. Allow a few plants to overwinter (or replant roots in spring in cold climates) and let them flower and set seed in their second year. Keep varieties separated by at least 300 feet or cage-isolate to prevent cross-pollination between colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41712243998854,"sku":"TLM\/A3-3PKT-87-2026-8","price":9.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/3-color-carrot-collection-harvest.png?v=1786878506","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/3-color-carrot-seed-collection","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}