{"product_id":"carrot-seed-comic-purple","title":"Carrot Seed (Comic Purple)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .qps-product-page {\n    --qps-navy:#1D1D4D;\n    --qps-green:#7CAC4E;\n    --qps-berry:#DE3467;\n    --qps-leaf:#83B644;\n    --qps-lime:#DCFB50;\n    --qps-cream:#FBFAF4;\n    --qps-text:#425f4b;\n\n    --carrot-purple:#60346F;\n    --carrot-deep-purple:#482553;\n    --carrot-light-purple:#875396;\n    --carrot-orange:#F47A24;\n\n    font-family:inherit;\n    color:var(--qps-text);\n    background:var(--qps-cream);\n    border-radius:24px;\n    padding:26px;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.12);\n    box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(29,29,77,.08);\n    line-height:1.6;\n  }\n\n  .qps-product-page * {\n    box-sizing:border-box;\n  }\n\n  .qps-title {\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n    font-size:34px;\n    line-height:1.1;\n    margin:0 0 14px;\n    padding-bottom:14px;\n    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.28);\n  }\n\n  .qps-lead {\n    font-size:16px;\n    margin:0 0 18px;\n  }\n\n  .qps-highlight {\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#F5EFF7);\n    border-left:5px solid var(--carrot-purple);\n    border-radius:16px;\n    padding:15px;\n    margin:16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .qps-highlight strong,\n  .qps-card strong {\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n  }\n\n  .qps-card-grid {\n    display:grid;\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));\n    gap:10px;\n    margin:18px 0;\n  }\n\n  .qps-card {\n    background:#fff;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.08);\n    border-radius:14px;\n    padding:12px;\n  }\n\n  .qps-colour-bar {\n    display:flex;\n    overflow:hidden;\n    height:12px;\n    border-radius:999px;\n    margin:12px 0 16px;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.08);\n  }\n\n  .qps-colour-bar span {\n    flex:1;\n  }\n\n  .colour-purple-deep { background:#482553; }\n  .colour-purple { background:#60346F; }\n  .colour-purple-light { background:#875396; }\n  .colour-orange { background:#F47A24; }\n\n  .qps-icon {\n    width:24px;\n    height:24px;\n    border-radius:50%;\n    display:inline-flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:center;\n    background:rgba(96,52,111,.13);\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n    font-size:12px;\n    font-weight:900;\n    margin-right:6px;\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail {\n    margin-top:12px;\n    background:#fff;\n    border-radius:16px;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.1);\n    overflow:hidden;\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail summary {\n    cursor:pointer;\n    padding:14px 16px;\n    font-weight:900;\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff,#F5EFF7);\n    list-style:none;\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display:none;\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail summary:after {\n    content:\"+\";\n    float:right;\n    color:var(--carrot-purple);\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail[open] summary:after {\n    content:\"–\";\n  }\n\n  .qps-detail-content {\n    padding:0 16px 16px;\n  }\n\n  .qps-table {\n    width:100%;\n    border-collapse:collapse;\n    margin-top:10px;\n    font-size:14px;\n  }\n\n  .qps-table th,\n  .qps-table td {\n    text-align:left;\n    padding:9px;\n    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.1);\n    vertical-align:top;\n  }\n\n  .qps-table th {\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n  }\n\n  .qps-tip {\n    margin-top:16px;\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--qps-navy),#2d2d68);\n    color:#fff;\n    padding:16px;\n    border-radius:16px;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width:700px) {\n    .qps-product-page {\n      padding:16px;\n      border-radius:18px;\n    }\n\n    .qps-title {\n      font-size:28px;\n    }\n\n    .qps-card-grid {\n      grid-template-columns:1fr;\n    }\n\n    .qps-table,\n    .qps-table tbody,\n    .qps-table tr,\n    .qps-table td {\n      display:block;\n      width:100%;\n    }\n\n    .qps-table thead {\n      display:none;\n    }\n\n    .qps-table tr {\n      padding:8px 0;\n      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.12);\n    }\n\n    .qps-table td {\n      border:0;\n      padding:5px 0;\n    }\n\n    .qps-table td:before {\n      content:attr(data-label);\n      display:block;\n      font-weight:900;\n      color:var(--qps-navy);\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-product-page\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qps-lead\"\u003eCarrot Cosmic Purple is a striking carrot variety producing deep purple-skinned roots with a contrasting bright orange interior. The roots develop a traditional long, tapered shape, but their dramatic colouring makes them anything but ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qps-lead\"\u003ePull one from the garden and the rich purple exterior is impressive on its own — but slice through the root and the bright orange centre creates an even more spectacular contrast. Cosmic Purple is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting something visually different from the classic orange carrot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥕 Why Grow Cosmic Purple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCosmic Purple delivers one of the most eye-catching colour combinations in the carrot patch: \u003cstrong\u003edeep purple outside and bright orange inside\u003c\/strong\u003e. The long, tapered roots look impressive freshly harvested and become even more striking when sliced to reveal their contrasting centre.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-colour-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"colour-purple-deep\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"colour-purple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"colour-purple-light\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"colour-orange\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥕 Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCosmic Purple\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🎨 Outer Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep purple\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🧡 Interior Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright orange\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Root Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and tapered\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 14–21 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Sowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 5 mm deep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Plant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThin to approximately 3–8 cm apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e↔️ Row Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 25–30 cm apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunny position with loose, well-drained soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e💜\u003c\/span\u003e What Makes Cosmic Purple Different?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmic Purple's defining feature is its remarkable \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone colouring\u003c\/strong\u003e. The developing root forms a deep purple exterior surrounding a contrasting bright orange centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCosmic Purple\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong and tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong purple-and-orange contrast when sliced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA colourful alternative to traditional orange carrots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🎨\u003c\/span\u003e Purple Outside, Orange Inside\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the outside, Cosmic Purple displays a dramatic deep-purple skin. The real surprise appears when the root is cut open, revealing a \u003cstrong\u003ebright orange interior\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e💜 Whole roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showcase the distinctive purple exterior straight from the garden. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧡 Sliced roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting across the carrot exposes the contrasting orange centre and creates colourful carrot rounds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🥗 Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of purple skin and orange interior makes this variety especially attractive when sliced into fresh garden dishes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e Sowing \u0026amp; Germination Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClimate dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrots can be grown across a broad sowing window in many Australian climates. Avoid periods of extreme heat or cold and adjust sowing to your local conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect sow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSow directly where the carrots are to grow so the developing taproot is not disturbed by transplanting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5 mm deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSow shallowly into finely prepared soil and gently cover the seed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose and well drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove large stones and break up compacted soil so the long, tapered roots have room to develop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep consistently moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe shallow seedbed should not be allowed to completely dry out while the seeds are germinating.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 14–21 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermination speed varies with soil temperature, moisture and seasonal growing conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🥕\u003c\/span\u003e Thinning, Spacing \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin young seedlings so the developing roots have enough room to expand without excessive competition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAim for approximately 3–8 cm between plants depending on the root size you would like to harvest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpace rows approximately 25–30 cm apart.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose soil allows the long, tapered roots to develop with fewer obstructions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck developing roots regularly and harvest progressively as they reach a useful size.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🍴\u003c\/span\u003e Harvest \u0026amp; Kitchen Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use freshly harvested roots to showcase their unusual deep-purple exterior. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColourful salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice Cosmic Purple carrots into rounds to reveal the contrasting orange centre surrounded by purple skin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden platters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine sliced Cosmic Purple with traditional orange carrots for extra colour and visual contrast. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the roots to mixed roasted vegetable dishes alongside other carrot varieties. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where Cosmic Purple really shows off — cutting through the purple exterior reveals its distinctive bright orange centre.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Success Checklist\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare loose soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong roots develop best when they do not have to push through compacted soil or large stones.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow directly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrots develop a taproot and are best established where they will remain until harvest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGives the small seed suitable coverage while allowing seedlings to emerge.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the seedbed moist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrot seed is shallowly sown and should not dry out during germination.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThin crowded seedlings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGiving roots adequate room helps them develop their characteristic long, tapered shape.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest progressively\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChecking the roots regularly allows you to harvest them as they reach a useful size.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQPS Grower’s Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💜 Cosmic Purple saves its best surprise for the kitchen. The outside of the root develops a dramatic deep-purple skin, but slice through it and you'll reveal the \u003cstrong\u003ebright orange centre\u003c\/strong\u003e. For the strongest visual effect, serve some roots sliced so both colours can be seen together.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quality Plants \u0026 Seedlings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43960787861563,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/8526\/9563\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_10_2026_08_58_17_AM_87adea98-47c8-459b-ae69-8ee420749eaa.png?v=1786414697","url":"https:\/\/www.qpseedlings.com.au\/products\/carrot-seed-comic-purple","provider":"Quality Plants \u0026 Seedlings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}