This collection of edible roots and bulbs is filled with carrots, radish, rutabaga, turnips and beetroots. Each variety is a tasty heirloom that offers great flavor.
About The Packets
- Each packet measures 3.25″ wide, by 4.50″ tall.
- Beautiful illustrations on the front side.
- Detailed sowing information on the reverse.
- QR Code on the back of each packet for easy reordering.
Cosmic Purple Carrot
(Packet of 800 Seeds)
Cosmic Purple Carrots produce a deliciously sweet, yet somewhat spicy root. They can be consumed raw and added to salads for an extra splash of purple coloring. Aptly named, Cosmic Purple carrots have purple skin and orange flesh within. Growing to a mature length of about 7 inches long, these carrots can be harvested in roughly 70 days after first sprouts appear.
Purple Top Rutabaga
(Packet of 800 Seeds)
Purple Top Rutabaga is a cool weather vegetable that produces 3 to 6 inch roots & is best grown in early to late fall. These nutty & sweet flavored roots offer a hint of turnip spice and can be baked, fried, sautéed, boiled, mashed, or added to stews & soups as well. Purple Top rutabaga is also enjoyed raw & makes a great addition to salads and coleslaw when grated. Purple Top Rutabaga is ready for harvesting in roughly 90 days after first sprouts appear.
Chioggia Beets
(Packet of 250 Seeds)
Chioggia is an heirloom variety that has been in circulation since the early 1800’s. Its outer skin is a bright red, while its inner flesh is candy-striped in appearance. Cut in half, the innards look just like a bull’s-eye, with alternating red-white rings. The roots grow to a good 2 to 3 inches in diameter, sitting beneath 12 inch, leafy greens on the surface. Both the roots and the actual greens can be eaten. The tops, as well as the bottoms are used in salads. The leafy greens of Chioggia Beets make a delicious and nutritious alternative to spinach, while its roots are mild and sweet flavored. Harvest in roughly 50 – 55 days.
Purple Top Turnip
(Packet of 800 Seeds)
Purple Top White Globe is an heirloom variety of Turnip, which produces 4 to 6 inch roots. For obvious reasons, Purple top gets its named from its appearance. The top of its roots are a dull purple, while the rest of the root is a creamy white color. Each Turnip plant will reach a mature height of roughly 12 to 15 inches tall. Both the roots and the leaves can be used from this variety. Harvest in about 55 days.
Purple Plum Radish
(Packet of 500 Seeds)
Purple Plum is an heirloom variety of Radish which produces roots that measure 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The outer skin is purple, while its inner flesh is a solid white. Purple Plum Radishes go great with other colored radishes and also add a splash of color to boring salads as well. The roots can be harvested in roughly 30 days.
Purple Kohlrabi
(Packet of 500 Seeds)
Purple Plum is an heirloom variety of Radish which produces roots that measure 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The outer skin is purple, while its inner flesh is a solid white. Purple Plum Radishes go great with other colored radishes and also add a splash of color to boring salads as well. The roots can be harvested in roughly 30 days.