Daucus carota 'Rainbow Hybrid'

Carrot

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Common Name: 

Carrot

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

25°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Rainbow Hybrid') - Description

This one-of-a-kind hybrid produces long, slender roots in three colors, each with its own distinct taste. Salmon-orange are rich and hearty. Yellow are extra sweet. White are the most mild. This is not a mixture or blend of three different carrots, but a unique variety that magically makes all distinct colors from the same seeds.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Rainbow Hybrid') - Blooming

Some species bloom white flowers.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Rainbow Hybrid') - Growth

Biennial grown as annual. Daucus enjoys full sun.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Rainbow Hybrid') - Planting

Sow thickly in rows 1 foot apart. Propagate in early spring as soon as the soil is warm enough to till. Sow seeds directly into the ground.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Rainbow Hybrid') - Pest

Prone to leaf aphids and rust fly.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Rainbow Hybrid') - Interesting facts

There are about 25 known species of Daucus.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Rainbow Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture. Does best in light, fertile soil.

Daucus carota 'Rainbow Hybrid' - Carrot - Photos