Carrot - Dragon - Daucus carota

Biennial Purple outside, orange inside. This is how to get kids to eat their carrots. Dragon has the Danvers carrot broad shoulders and rich, spicy-sweet flavor. It stays colorful when cooked. This beautiful carrot was bred by John Navazio who refined it from a USDA selection.

Did You Know? Most carrots were originally purple or yellow and the orange color was a mutation.

Soil Temperature: 45-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
Germination: 4-20 Days
Height At Maturity: 7"-8"
Days to Maturity: 85-90 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun/Part Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 2"-3"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 500 Seeds

Features

Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Winter

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall

Growth Habit : Herbaceous

Life Cycle : Biennial

Plant Family : Umbelliferae (Parsley)

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Carrots prefer light, deeply tilled soils with plenty of added organic matter, good drainage, a pH range of 6.0-6.6, and regular water. Apply a mulch layer once established to keep roots cool. Carrots develop best at a soil temperature of 60-70°F.

Planting & Growing: Seed directly 2-3 weeks before the last frost. Carrots germinate quickly at a soil temperatures of 75°F, but will germinate in soils as cold as 45°F just more slowly. Mix the small seeds with dry coffee grounds or sand to improve seed distribution. Over planting requires thinning to provide sufficient growing room.

Harvesting & Storage: If necessary, loosen soil to pull carrots without breaking off tops. Trim off foliage to extend storage time. Layer roots in a container with damp paper towels and store in cool, moist conditions. Also good for canning or freezing.

Useful Information

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Guarantee

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Dragon Carrot Seeds (Organic)