Vegetables
Carote antiche colorate
In short: Carote antiche colorate is in season in Switzerland January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, peaking in September and October.
Peak: September and October
Available: January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
Taste
Purple, yellow and white carrots with a sweet, slightly spicy taste and vivid colours.
Growing
They are grown in fields and harvested in autumn, with a peak in September and October. They are available from June to February.
Pairings
Roast them whole in the oven, use them raw in a salad or steam them with butter.
Frequently asked questions
When is Carote antiche colorate in season in Switzerland?
Peak season is September and October. In Switzerland it is available January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
Seasonal recipes
- Orange carrot salad with Sbrinz and croutons
- Apple juice and ginger glazed trout on carrots
- Apple and ginger glazed trout on carrots
- Apple and ginger glazed trout on carrots
- Spelt and lentils with raw ginger carrots
- Sweet-and-Sour Rainbow Carrots with Quark
- Frittata pumpkins with coloured carrots
- Salt-baked carrot tartare with capers and fennel
- Steamed rainbow carrots with apple and horseradish sauce
- Rainbow carrot and quince tagine
- Pork medallions with sage on lemon carrots
- Colourful carrot dip with kohlrabi sticks
Updated on 25 October 2026