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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Daucus carota 'Dragon' you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Daucus carota 'Dragon'
Carrot, Dragon
Purple Carrot. Strong top growth early to compete with weeds. Fruits are 5-7" long. Orange/Yellow flesh, very thin skin.
- Purple skin with orange-yellow interior
- Strong tops help compete with weeds
- Slender 5–7 inch roots
- Sweet color contrast for roasting and raw use
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 3-10
- Height: 12-18 in
- Spread: 2-4 in
- Spacing: 2 in
- Temperature: 25 to 85°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Daucus carota 'Dragon'
Sow directly in loose, stone-free soil and keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Thin early so roots size up properly. Avoid fresh manure, which causes forked roots, and harvest when roots are well colored and sweet.