Gorgeous reddish-purple exterior is smooth and very attractive, an unusually refined appearance. The flavor is spicy-sweet and wonderfully complex — great for snacking. The anthocyanin rich purple coloration is a valuable bonus, and the roots contain lots of lycopene as well. Considered the most refined purple carrot available, it was bred by Seed Savers Exchange member John Navazio. Botanical Name: Daucus carrota Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade Planting Season: Cool Season Plant Type: Long-Lasting Root Vegetable Features: Open Pollinated Fruit Size: 6-8 Inch Long Roots Days to Maturity: 85 Days Plant Spacing: 1-2 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10