McKenzie - Carrot, Rainbow Mixed Colours Organic Seeds

Elevate your garden with our Rainbow Mix Organic Carrot Seeds.

Rainbow carrots produce a mix of orange, yellow, red, purple and occasionally white carrots.  The colourful 20-25 cm (8-10") carrots are fun for kids.  Crisp, and sweet, these are an excellent choice for salads and gourmet dishes.

• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
• Seed Type: Open Pollinated
• Fill Weight (grams): 750 mg
• Approximate Seed Count: 550-575
• Characteristics: Attracts bees and butterflies
• Planting Method: Direct Sow
• Colour: Orange | Yellow | Red
• Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growth Habit: Root
• Companion Planting:

  Onion, leek and herbs such as rosemary and sage act as a repellent to the carrot fly. Chives improve the growth and flavor of carrots and deter aphids, mites, and flies.

• Flavour: Sweet and crunchy
• Preparation Ideas: Clean, peel and slice carrots. Bring 3 cm (1 in.) of salted water to boil in a saucepan. Add the carrot slices. Return to boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pan. Cook until just tender, but not soft. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Drain and eat hot. For extra flavor add salt, pepper and butter.