Black Carrot Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Black Carrot Seeds produce carrot plants with long, dark purple to nearly black roots and crisp flesh. This cool-season vegetable is commonly grown in home gardens, raised beds, containers, and vegetable plots. Black carrots perform best in full sun, loose fertile soil, cool temperatures, and consistent moisture for proper root development.

Features

• Produces dark purple to nearly black carrot roots
• Crisp roots suitable for fresh culinary use
• Suitable for home gardens and vegetable plots
• Can be grown in raised beds and deep containers
• Performs well in cool-season conditions
• Prefers loose, well-draining soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus
• Common Name (US): Black Carrot
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Root vegetable grown as an annual
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring or Fall
• Sowing Season Months: March–May or August–October
• Germination: 10–21 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-draining sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 12–18 in tall; roots typically 6–10 in long
• Plant Spacing: 2–3 in apart