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Carrot ‘Purple Dragon’

Daucus carota

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • purple skin, yellow inside with yellow core
  • strong carrot flavour
  • eat cooked or raw

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Carrot ‘Purple Dragon’ has purple skin, yellow inside with yellow core. Strong carrot flavour. Eat cooked or raw.All carrots are biennial but are usually grown as annuals for their edible roots. If you wish to collect seed, you will need an extra year to harvest it. Allow seeds to brown while still attached to plant.

Additional information

Best By

Apr-22

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

100+ seeds

Lifecycle

biennial

Sowing Months

September; October; November; December; January; February; March; April; May

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

3mm

Germination

14-21 days

Distance Apart

5cm

Harvest

95-100 days