Carrot Rainbow Mix Seed (Daucus carota)

Carrot Rainbow Mixed (Daucus carota) brings together seven distinctive carrot varieties in one colourful mix: All Seasons, Berlicum, Baby Amsterdam, Paris Market, Cosmic Purple, Atomic Red and Scarlet Nates.

Rather than producing carrots that all look the same, this mix delivers a wonderful range of root shapes, lengths, colours and textures. Harvests can include classic orange carrots, rich red-orange roots, striking coral-red carrots and dramatic purple-skinned roots with contrasting orange centres.

You may find everything from petite round Paris Market carrots and tender Baby Amsterdam roots through to longer cylindrical and tapered varieties. It makes every harvest a little different — ideal for colourful salads, roasting, fresh eating, lunchboxes and garden-to-table cooking.

🥕 Why Grow Carrot Rainbow Mixed?
Seven carrot varieties in one sowing means more colour, more shape variation and more fun at harvest time. Expect a beautiful mix spanning deep orange, reddish-orange, coral-red and purple, with roots ranging from small and round to slender, cylindrical and long. 🌿 Botanical Name
Daucus carota 🌈 Mix Type
Seven assorted carrot varieties (100+ Seeds) 🎨 Root Colours
Orange, deep orange, red-orange, coral-red and purple 🥕 Root Shapes
Round, baby, cylindrical, blunt-ended and tapered 🌱 Sowing Method
Direct sow 🌱 Germination
Approx. 14–21 days 📏 Sowing Depth
Approx. 5 mm deep 📐 Plant Spacing
Thin to approximately 3–8 cm apart ↔️ Row Spacing
Approx. 25–30 cm apart ☀️ Position
Sunny position with loose, well-drained soil 🌈 Varieties, Colours & Differences

One of the best features of this mix is that the carrots are not all the same. Each variety brings its own colour, shape, size and eating qualities to the harvest.

All Seasons Colour: Classic deep orange
Shape: Long with a tapered end
Character: A dependable all-round carrot with crisp texture and a naturally sweet, traditional carrot flavour. Berlicum Colour: Rich deep orange
Shape: Long, smooth and cylindrical with a blunt end
Character: A substantial carrot with crisp, uniform texture and sweet flavour. Particularly useful when you want a larger classic-style root. Baby Amsterdam Colour: Deep to reddish orange
Shape: Slender, smooth and cylindrical
Character: Tender, juicy and sweet with a very small core. Excellent harvested young as a baby carrot. Paris Market Colour: Bright orange to orange-red
Shape: Small, round and globe-shaped
Character: Sweet and crisp with a distinctive little round root. Its compact shape makes it a fun contrast to the longer carrots in the mix. Cosmic Purple Colour: Deep purple skin with a bright orange interior
Shape: Long and tapered
Character: The real showstopper of the mix. Slice it open to reveal the strong contrast between its purple exterior and orange centre. Atomic Red Colour: Coral-red to rich red-orange
Shape: Long and tapered
Character: A striking coloured carrot with a mild, sweet flavour. Its red colouring can become even richer when cooked. Scarlet Nates Colour: Bright red-orange
Shape: Smooth, cylindrical roots
Character: Sweet and crisp, colouring early as the roots develop. This makes it suitable for harvesting young as well as allowing roots to size up. 🎨 What Colours Will I Harvest? Colour Varieties What to Expect Classic Orange All Seasons, Berlicum Rich traditional orange roots, generally longer and larger than the baby and round types. Deep / Reddish Orange Baby Amsterdam, Scarlet Nates Strong orange colouring with warmer reddish tones and crisp, sweet roots. Bright Orange / Orange-Red Paris Market Cute, colourful little globe-shaped carrots rather than the familiar long carrot shape. Coral Red Atomic Red Distinctive reddish roots that bring a strong colour contrast to the orange varieties. Deep Purple + Orange Cosmic Purple Deep purple skin surrounding a contrasting orange interior.

Please note: As this is a mixed seed blend, the number of carrots of each colour and variety can naturally vary from sowing to sowing. That variation is part of the fun of growing a mixed carrot selection.

🌱 Sowing & Germination Guide Stage Recommendation Growing Notes Sowing Time Climate dependent Carrots can be grown across a broad sowing window in many Australian climates. Avoid periods of extreme heat or cold and adjust sowing to your local conditions. Sowing Method Direct sow Sow directly where the carrots are to grow. This allows the developing taproot to grow without transplant disturbance. Sowing Depth Approx. 5 mm deep Sow shallowly into finely prepared soil and gently cover the seed. Soil Loose and well drained Remove large stones and break up compacted soil so the longer varieties can develop straighter roots. Moisture Keep consistently moist The shallow seedbed should not be allowed to completely dry out while seeds are germinating. Germination Approx. 14–21 days Germination speed varies with soil temperature, moisture and seasonal growing conditions. 🥕 Thinning, Spacing & Harvest Requirement Recommendation Thinning Thin young seedlings so the developing roots have room to expand without excessive competition. Plant Spacing Aim for approximately 3–8 cm between plants depending on the root size you would like to harvest. Row Spacing Space rows approximately 25–30 cm apart. Baby Harvest Begin harvesting selected roots young for tender baby carrots, particularly Baby Amsterdam and Scarlet Nates. Full-Size Harvest Allow remaining roots to develop. Final size and harvest timing will differ between the seven varieties. Successive Harvesting Check the patch regularly rather than expecting every carrot to mature at exactly the same time. 🍴 Harvest & Kitchen Uses Fresh eating: The combination of sweet, crisp varieties makes the mix excellent for eating fresh from the garden, lunchboxes and veggie platters.

Colourful salads: Slice or grate a selection of orange, red and purple roots together for a naturally colourful presentation.

Roasting: Roast mixed roots together to showcase their contrasting colours, shapes and sizes.

Baby carrots: Harvest smaller roots young for tender whole-carrot dishes and snacking.

Paris Market: Its round roots are especially eye-catching served whole or halved.

Cosmic Purple: Cutting through the purple exterior reveals its contrasting orange centre, making it especially attractive when sliced.

Atomic Red: Adds rich coral-red and red-orange colouring to mixed carrot dishes. ✓ Success Checklist Action Why It Matters Prepare loose soil Long-rooted varieties develop best when they do not have to push through compacted soil or large stones. Sow directly Carrots develop a taproot and are best established where they will remain until harvest. Sow approximately 5 mm deep Gives the small seed suitable coverage while allowing seedlings to emerge. Keep the seedbed moist Carrot seed is shallowly sown and should not dry out during germination. Thin crowded seedlings Giving roots adequate room helps them develop to their characteristic shape and size. Harvest progressively This blend contains varieties with different root shapes, sizes and development rates. QPS Grower’s Tip
🥕 Because this is a true mixed-variety carrot crop, don’t wait for every plant to look identical before harvesting. Check roots as they develop and harvest progressively. You might pull a little round Paris Market beside a slender Baby Amsterdam, a classic orange Berlicum and then a spectacular Cosmic Purple — the variation is exactly what makes this mix special! 🌈