Purple Haze

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Velvety, inky purple shoulders fade to a warm, orange core, creating a carrot that feels as vivid as it tastes—sweet, earthy, and beautifully aromatic.

Purple Haze forms classic Danvers length with a tapered, sturdy bite and a crisp, fine-grained texture that holds its snap from garden to table. Ideal for roasting, fresh snacking, and vibrant color in salads and pickles, Purple Haze turns everyday platters into a jewel-toned display.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Taproot

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Purple Haze Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Purple Haze has that Danvers toughness and a crisp, fine-grained interior, so it stays snappy in anything raw or lightly dressed. The purple shoulders bring a more aromatic, slightly musky edge that shines when you roast for caramelization or pickle for tart lift.

Best Uses

roast until caramel-edged for maximum sweetness and color
shave raw into salads and cole slaw where the snap stays lively
pickle for a punchy, colorful tang that still reads carrot-sweet
juice for a striking purple-orange visual and aromatic sweetness

Flavor Profile

sweet, earthy carrot sweetness inky purple aromatics at the shoulder crisp, fine-grained snap with a tapered bite

Kitchen Pairings

ginger cumin lime honey Greek yogurt feta

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Daucus carota (carrot) and how do I control it?

Watch for carrot rust fly, which causes corky tunnels in roots—damage usually shows as rough, deformed carrot crowns. Use row covers over seedlings until the plants are established, and remove and discard any heavily damaged roots early to reduce breeding sites.

How often should I water purple carrots during the main growing phase to avoid splitting or poor root formation?

Keep the soil evenly moist from emergence through root bulking (about the first 6–8 weeks) so seeds and young roots don’t dry out. Water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil dries, then avoid letting it swing between very dry and very wet, which can lead to cracked roots.

How can I tell when Daucus carota ‘Purple Haze’ is ready to harvest?

Start checking around 70 days for good root size—look for shoulders pushing up and feel for a firm, full root under the soil. Harvest promptly once roots reach your desired thickness, because staying too long in the ground can cause woody centers and reduced sweetness.