Last season I grew some ‘Purple Sun’ carrots from Johnsons seeds in a large patio tub, but never got around to harvesting them and they sat in the cold polytunnel all winter only receiving the occasional splash of water. I finally got round to harvesting them yesterday and today made some carrot and coriander soup with them (they were a bit tough by this stage to eat raw).
Well purple food kinda messes with your head – your brain says no, but actually it was delicious and due to the colour of the carrots (they are purple through and through and keep the deep purple hue when cooked) they are packed with antioxidants, so it’s a winner all round!
I can’t wait to sow some more!