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Together they produce an exciting mix of purple, red, orange and red-orange roots in round, cylindrical and tapered shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow them for the garden, but enjoy them on the plate — colourful salads, roast vegetables, BBQ carrots, grazing platters and fresh garden-to-table meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-rainbow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"c2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"c5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌈 Rainbow Mix – 100+ Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA colourful assortment of carrot shapes and colours for vibrant mixed plates.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e💜 Cosmic Purple – 150 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep purple skin with a bright orange centre — spectacular when sliced.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Atomic Red – 150 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoral-red to red-orange tapered carrots that bring rich colour to cooked dishes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🧡 Scarlet Nantes – 100 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet, crisp, smooth red-orange carrots for fresh eating and everyday cooking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🟠 Paris Market – 100 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall round orange carrots that look fantastic roasted whole or served halved.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Approx. 600+ Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlenty for colourful rows, repeat sowings and ongoing harvests.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-food\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🍴 Grow Colour – Then Put It on the Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't hide the different colours and shapes — make them the feature of the meal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💜 \u003cstrong\u003eCosmic Purple:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice into rounds or lengthways to reveal the purple skin and bright orange centre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e❤️ \u003cstrong\u003eAtomic Red:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast, grill or slice to bring deep coral-red and red-orange colour to the plate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🟠 \u003cstrong\u003eParis Market:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast these little globes whole or halve them so their unusual shape stays visible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🧡 \u003cstrong\u003eScarlet Nantes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and crisp for raw vegetable plates, salads, roasting or everyday cooking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌈 \u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine several colours and shapes on one plate for an instant garden-to-table centrepiece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-food orange\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Honey BBQ Carrots – Give Them a Little Char!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarrots are brilliant on the BBQ. Cut larger roots lengthways, leave smaller carrots whole and lightly coat with \u003cstrong\u003eolive oil, honey and a pinch of salt\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrill until tender with a little colour and char around the edges. The slight caramelisation brings out their natural sweetness and gives the plate a great contrast between colourful centres and smoky edges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinish with cracked pepper, fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQPS plating tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix whole Paris Market globes with long halved carrots, Cosmic Purple slices and red-orange roots. Different cuts, colours and a little char make a simple carrot dish look seriously impressive.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-food\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥗 Brilliant Raw Too\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🥕 \u003cstrong\u003eCarrot ribbons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a vegetable peeler to create long colourful ribbons for salads. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🥕 \u003cstrong\u003eCrunchy sticks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve several colours with hummus, dips and grazing platters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🥕 \u003cstrong\u003eColourful rounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice Cosmic Purple and Paris Market across the root to show off their colours and shapes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🥕 \u003cstrong\u003eFresh slaw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grate purple, red and orange carrots together for instant colour. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🥕 \u003cstrong\u003eGarden snack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest selected roots young, wash well and enjoy their fresh crunch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-food orange\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e👨🍳 More Ways to Plate Them Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast mixed carrots until tender with caramelised edges, then scatter with fresh herbs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍯 \u003cstrong\u003eHoney glazed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a light honey glaze near the end of cooking for shine and sweetness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🧈 \u003cstrong\u003eButter \u0026amp; herbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss warm carrots with butter, parsley, dill or thyme. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🥗 \u003cstrong\u003eWarm salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place roasted carrots over leafy greens with feta-style cheese, nuts or seeds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlate like a chef:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave some carrots whole, cut some lengthways and slice others into rounds. Using different cuts helps showcase the colour and shape of every variety.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-food green\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Simple to Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e into loose, well-drained soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the seedbed consistently moist while germinating and thin crowded seedlings as they develop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14–21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor longer carrots, remove stones and break up compacted soil so the root has a clear path downward.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-challenge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-challenge-title\"\u003e🏆 QPS BEST CARROT PIPE YIELD OF THE YEAR\u003c\/div\u003e\nThink you can grow an absolute monster carrot? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTry growing one of your longer carrot varieties in a \u003cstrong\u003edeep PVC pipe or other narrow vertical planter filled with loose, stone-free soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe idea is simple: create a deep column of soft soil and see just how far that carrot wants to travel!\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-step-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-step\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📸 1. PLANT\u003c\/strong\u003e Take a photo when you plant your carrot seeds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-step\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📸 2. BUILD\u003c\/strong\u003e Photograph yourself making or filling your PVC pipe or upcycled deep planter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-step\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📸 3. HARVEST\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the big reveal photo when you finally pull your carrot!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌈 PRIZE: A QPS MEGA PACK!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShow us all \u003cstrong\u003e3 stages of your grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — planting, planter build and harvest — and enter your carrot in the \u003cstrong\u003eQPS Best Carrot Pipe Yield of the Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💜 \u003cstrong\u003eCosmic Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e, ❤️ \u003cstrong\u003eAtomic Red\u003c\/strong\u003e and 🧡 \u003cstrong\u003eScarlet Nantes\u003c\/strong\u003e are fun longer varieties to experiment with. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long can you grow yours? 🥕📏\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-sustainable\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e♻️ No Pipe? Upcycle Something!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou don't need to buy a brand-new PVC pipe for the challenge. The goal is simply to make a \u003cstrong\u003edeep container filled with loose, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e♻️ \u003cstrong\u003eReuse clean PVC or downpipe offcuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leftover pieces from another project can make great vertical carrot planters. Only use clean material with a known history — avoid pipe that has previously carried chemicals, oils, wastewater or other contaminants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eOld tall nursery pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep tree pots are perfect for experimenting with long roots. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🪣 \u003cstrong\u003eRepurpose a deep clean container:\u003c\/strong\u003e A suitable clean bucket or tall container can become a planter once adequate drainage holes are added. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e👜 \u003cstrong\u003eReuse a tall grow bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep grow bag provides plenty of root space without using rigid plastic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eBuild a narrow timber planter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a tall planter from suitable untreated reclaimed timber. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eReuse before buying new:\u003c\/strong\u003e Look around the shed, nursery or garden first — you may already have something suitable that can be given a second life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhatever you use, make sure excess water can drain freely.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQPS Grower’s Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🥕 \u003cstrong\u003eThink deep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, stone-free soil gives longer carrot roots a much clearer path downward. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🚿 \u003cstrong\u003eKeep germinating seed moist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrot seed is shallowly planted, so don't allow the seedbed to completely dry out. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eThin seedlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give each carrot enough room to develop without fighting its neighbours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌈 \u003cstrong\u003eGrow separately, plate together:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant varieties in labelled rows so you know what's growing, then bring all those colours back together when it's time to cook. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong\u003eDon't fear a little BBQ char:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those caramelised edges can be delicious against the sweet carrot underneath. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eThe pipe challenge is an experiment:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep planter doesn't guarantee a record-breaking carrot — that's what makes seeing the final result so much fun!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-social\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📸 GROW IT • HARVEST IT • COOK IT • SHARE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e We want to see the whole journey — from tiny carrot seeds to giant carrot experiments, rainbow harvests, BBQs, salads and beautifully plated meals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-social-handle\"\u003e Instagram @qpseedlings \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTag \u003cstrong\u003e@qpseedlings\u003c\/strong\u003e in your growing photos, carrot challenge entries and colourful garden-to-table creations.\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-hashtags\"\u003e#cropclub   #qpseedlings   #vegetableseedlings   #growmoreveg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-small\"\u003eCompetition entries and prizes are subject to QPS competition terms, eligibility requirements and closing dates.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quality Plants \u0026 Seedlings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43960831017019,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/8526\/9563\/files\/0fd62d1b-ebdc-4f16-9b30-687282e4b1cb.png?v=1786418596","url":"https:\/\/www.qpseedlings.com.au\/products\/carrot-seed-favorites-5-pack","provider":"Quality Plants \u0026 Seedlings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}