Dragon Carrot
Daucus carota
Price: $4.28
SKU: 3090123175 days to maturity. One of the most refined purple carrot varieties currently available to gardeners. The hardy roots grow to 5 to 7 inches long and have a striking reddish-purple exterior that contrasts with a bright orange interior. The flavor is notably sweet with a hint of spice. The skin is thin, and usually doesn't require peeling. The vivid purple-red color tends to fade during cooking.
Days to Maturity: 75
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Direct Sow (in-situ)
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Direct Sow (in-situ)
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Planting Instructions:
Loosen rich, well-drained soil to a depth of one foot, in a location that receives 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight per day.
Plant outdoors in spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep, ½ inches apart in rows that are spaced 12 to 18 inches apart.
Keep moist until germination. Thin to 1 to 2 inches apart after the seedlings are 1½ inches tall.
Water as required and keep soil cultivated to control weeds.
Plant outdoors in spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep, ½ inches apart in rows that are spaced 12 to 18 inches apart.
Keep moist until germination. Thin to 1 to 2 inches apart after the seedlings are 1½ inches tall.
Water as required and keep soil cultivated to control weeds.
Bred by Seed Savers Exchange member Dr. John Navazio from a chantenay type carrot.
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