Purple Dragon - Violet Carrot
This dark-green variety produces heartless, stubby, conical roots with purple skin. Their firm, light yellow to dark orange flesh is particularly rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and has a sweet taste.
This variety is recommended for cool-climate regions.
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in the ground
Sow in rows 25 cm apart. Pack lightly. Thin to 5 cm, then to 10 cm when plants are 10 cm tall. If possible, protect young shoots from slugs. Sow in February and March in tunnels or trays, staggering sowing every 2 to 3 weeks to spread out harvesting.
Water regularly, but lightly, to encourage emergence, then more abundantly once a week the month after sowing to prevent the roots from "digging in". Carrots can be harvested all year round if the soil does not freeze or if it is protected by mulch.
February, March, September, October
April, May, June
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
in the ground
sunny, semi-shade
medium
all floor types
drained, furniture, rich
Daucus carota
early
From 50 to 150 g
1 gram
conical
farm
Violet
From 15 to 25 cm
United States
This variety was developed by John Navazio from strains held by the USDA in Madison, Wisconsin. It is probably related to the "Cosmic Purple" variety developed by the USDA in Madison in 2005.
John Navazio