1.   Initially, the maroon carrots will be coming from Texas fields in South Texas.

2.   Pike also is developing a maroon carrot that is high in beta-carotene and is sweet, crunchy and smooth-textured.

3.   Supporters of the maroon carrot say its benefits are more than skin deep.

4.   The maroon carrots, which will be ready for market in another year, are dark purple on the outside and bright orange in the middle.