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class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGniff' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrot\u003c\/span\u003e – traditional purple‑and‑white storage carrot from Ticino. \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erobust, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate‑maturing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarrot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echaracteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark‑purple, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erather \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroots \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einterior \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflavor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esubtly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslightly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espicy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etypical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarrot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etypes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edevelop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflesh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen‑field \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultivation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen‑pollinated, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estorage, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditionally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eself‑sufficiency \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eregional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"69\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Origin_History_-_Herkunft_Geschichte_-_Origem_e_Historia_-_www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1763065844\" \u003e   Origin \u0026amp; History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Gniff’ is an open‑pollinated landrace from Switzerland, originating in the canton of Ticino. Documented since the 19th century, it belongs to the historical purple‑and‑white carrot types of the region. Botanically, it is part of the family Apiaceae, the subfamily Apioideae, and the genus \u003cem\u003eDaucus\u003c\/em\u003e within the species \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e. Over many generations, it was cultivated in the mountain areas of Ticino and is considered the only indigenous purple‑and‑white carrot of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name ‘Gniff’ comes from the Ticinese dialect and referred, depending on the area, either to carrots in general or specifically to this purple form. The variety was widespread in several valleys and was sold on local markets until the 20th century. Its dark‑purple exterior and white interior reflect old European carrot types that were common before orange varieties became widespread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Gniff’ was valued for its good storability and its combination of mildly sweet and subtly spicy flavors. Traditionally, it was cooked, peeled and preserved in vinegar or oil with herbs – a typical preparation in the mountain regions of Ticino. To this day, the variety is cultivated and preserved due to its regional importance, genetic distinctiveness and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"119\" width=\"59\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Appearance_Characteristics_-_Aussehen_Merkmale_-_Aparencia_Caracteristicas_-_www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1763065935\" \u003e   Appearance \u0026amp; Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyear, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eform \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evigorous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaf \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erosette \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efoliage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereaching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–40 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elength. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroots \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutside, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einside, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econical, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etypically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooked, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efades \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslightly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esensitive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcessive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoisture \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrost‑hardy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–6 °C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium, with roots 10–15 cm long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conical, compact\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark purple on the outside, white on the inside\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, juicy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, slightly spicy, subtly sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Usage_Cultivation_Highlights_-_Verwendung_Anbau-Higlights_-_Utilizacao_e_Destaques_do_Cultivo_-_www.benjis.net_2f09de09-588a-47b6-ae70-802633c65d50.jpg?v=1763065990\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"91\" \u003e  Usage \u0026amp; Cultivation Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roots of ‘Gniff’ are well suited for cooked and steamed dishes and were traditionally boiled, peeled, sliced, and preserved in vinegar or olive oil with garlic and parsley. It stores well and retains its aroma over time. The roots can be fermented, dried, juiced, or used as a mild component in soups and vegetable dishes. With its less sweet, slightly spicy flavor, the variety is particularly suitable for hearty preparations such as braised dishes, strong broths, and rustic vegetable pans. Finely grated, it serves as a base for savory patties, fillings, or spreads. Cut into thin strips, it works well for roasted vegetables, sautéed side dishes, or as a colorful element in salads, though it is used more sparingly when raw. It also performs well when pickled, turned into chutneys, or used as an aromatic component in winter stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Gniff’ is a slow‑growing storage carrot that delivers reliable yields in open‑field cultivation. The variety matures late and forms short, well‑shaped roots. It shows good tolerance to cooler weather phases. Thanks to its strong root system, it is comparatively drought‑resistant. The variety is slow to bolt, shows good foliage health, and is well suited for organic farming and mixed cropping. Its compact growth habit allows for easy hoeing and maintenance, and its uniform development ensures a stable stand. Even at higher altitudes, it forms roots reliably and remains remarkably consistent in shape and color. Overall, ‘Gniff’ is considered a robust, low‑maintenance variety that performs particularly well in cooler regions and on lighter soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompared to other carrot varieties, ‘Gniff’ stands out for its rare purple‑and‑white coloration, its distinctive flavor, and its good storability – ideal for anyone who appreciates historical varieties with a unique appearance and strong regional tradition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/tc\u003e","brand":"Benjis Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1g - 2250 seeds","offer_id":44066065645887,"sku":"","price":3.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/products\/MoehreGniff.jpg?v=1780051397","url":"https:\/\/www.benjis.net\/en\/products\/gniff-carrot","provider":"Benjis Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}