Seed Freaks - Carrots - Purple Dragon

CARROT: PURPLE DRAGON

(DAUCUS CAROTA)

A spectacularly beautiful variety of carrot with a purple exterior and fiery orange interior.

The intensity and vibrancy don’t stop at the contrast of colours; this variety has a complex flavour profile with hints of spiciness.

An absolute cracker of a carrot!

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – MAR

Temperate: JUL – APR

Sub – Tropical: MAR – SEP

Tropical: APR, MAY

Arid: FEB – SEP

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5-6.5

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Only sow direct;10mm deep – 5cm apart, rows 30cm apart.

Keep moist.

succession planting – every 21 days:

DAYS TO HARVEST

75 Days

APPROX 100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY