Carrot 'Purple Dragon'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Purple Dragon'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Purple Dragon likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Purple Dragon is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Purple Dragon requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Purple Dragon from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple Dragon about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Purple Dragon

Comment 1
Sow in deep, well-worked, stone-free soil after danger of heavy frost from spring to midsummer. Do not transplant, as crooked roots may result. Cultivate periodically or mulch to control weeds. Keep soil evenly moist.

Comment 2
Sow seed 1/4" deep in well-drained and well-worked soil; Sandy soil and peat-type are best. Thin to 2-3" apart. Can be planted 4-6 weeks before last frost-free date. Should not be sown in heavy frost. Seeds may be covered with hessian or similar until germination.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Purple Dragon is a very hardy plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Purple Dragon about 14 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Purple Dragon

This variety is ready to harvest in 70-90 days.

Expect harvests to start to occur in late spring.

Carrot Purple Dragon Etymology

Purple carrots were grown by the ancient Egyptians, the Romans and the Chinese. This purple carrot, originally from China, was refined by Dr. John Navazio.

Other Names for Carrot 'Purple Dragon'

Dragon