Description
(Daucus carota ‘Black Nebula’)
Medium sized black carrot with sweet flavour and makes an excellent cut/edible flower.
Growing Tips
Apply Seasol and Powerfeed at planting. Water regularly during growth cycle then harvest about 10 weeks after planting. Older carrots are larger but not as sweet.
Use
The black roots can be eaten fresh, roasted, steamed or used for dye. Do not overcook as this reduces the health benefits. Steam or bake and serve with butter and honey or mixed herbs. Try thinly sliced and cooked on BBQ. Grate and serve with sliced pear, fresh basil and grated fennel seeds. Black carrots are high in antioxidants.
Herb Attributes
| Harvest | Harvest about 10 weeks after planting. Older carrots are larger but not as sweet. |
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| Position | Full sun |
| Height | 60cm |
| Width | 20cm |
| Lifespan | Annual |
