Daucus Carota (Rainbow Carrot)
Daucus Carota (Rainbow Carrot)
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Daucus Carota (Rainbow Carrot) is a vibrant and highly attractive vegetable variety producing an assortment of colourful roots in shades of orange, yellow, red, purple, and white. These slender, crisp carrots are not only visually striking but also packed with flavour and nutrition, making them a standout addition to home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container plantings. Their uniform growth habit and colourful harvest make them especially popular for both home cooks and market-style gardening.
Ideal for fresh eating, roasting, juicing, and gourmet presentation, Rainbow Carrots offer a naturally sweet taste with a crisp texture. This easy-to-grow cool-season crop thrives in loose, well-drained soil and produces reliable harvests with minimal maintenance. Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike, Rainbow Carrots bring diversity, colour, and exceptional garden performance to any edible planting space.
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Mature height
20–30cm (foliage), roots typically 15–25cm depending on variety and soil depth
Mature width
10–15cm
Spacing
5–10cm apart (thin as seedlings develop for best root formation)
Evergreen/Deciduous
Annual
Foliage
Finely divided, feathery green leaves forming a soft, upright rosette above the developing roots
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Fruit Development/Harvest: Harvest typically 60–90 days from sowing; if left unharvested, plants produce tall flower stalks with white umbel flowers followed by seed formation
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance; requires loose, stone-free, well-drained soil, consistent moisture, and light fertilising to encourage straight root development
Root System
Deep taproot system forming long, tapered edible roots; best performance in deep garden beds or raised beds with friable soil