Dragon carrots are a vibrant purple variety of carrot, on the outside. Inside the carrot is yellow-orange with a light yellow core. The carrot is striking when sliced. Its taste is sweet with a hint of spiciness. This variety was bred by John Navazio in the US.
Scientific Name: Daucus Carota
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 15-30 °C
Germination time in days: 10-20 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 90 -120 days
Sunlight: Full sun-partial shade
Soil requirement: Clay, Loamy, Sandy. Moist but well-drained
Sowing and cultivation: Sow seed indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or directly outside in full sun once soil temps are above 15 C. Keep moist. Germination may be slow. Thin to 2-3" apart. Harvest when size is about 6-8" long
