5. Cosmic Purple: Features a deep purple exterior with a bright orange core, slightly sweet and nutty flavor, matures in about 70–75 days. Great raw in salads and relishes.  Gurney’s.

4. Purple Haze:  All American Selection Winner. Deep purple skin with an orange core, known for its sweetness and slightly spicy kick, matures in roughly 90 days, ideal for salads and fresh eating. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

3. Purple Dragon: Developed from Danvers-type carrots, deep purple exterior, slightly sweet, versatile for raw or cooked dishes, and considered a specialty cultivar for home gardens and farmers’ markets. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

2. Deep Purple Hybrid: Purple inside and outside the carrot, grows up to eight inches, matures in about 80 days, best used fresh as cooking can dull its color. Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

1. Purple Elite: Another vibrant purple variety with elegant yellow interior, often used for colorful salads and decorative culinary presentations. Matures in 72 – 75 days.  Johnny’s Selected Seeds.