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Carrot Purple Dragon

• Botanical Name: Daucus carota var sativa

A 1,000 year old Heirloom. While orange carrots were first recorded by Dutch paintings in the 1600s, Afghans in 900AD make mention of a purple carrot whilst Egyptian temple drawings from 2000BC are well illustrated with it. Shades can range from dark violet to reddish purple with an orange, orange yellow or bright yellow interior with a sweet and spicy taste. The carrot is medium length, wide at the shoulder and well tapered.

Heirloom; 10-25 degrees; 10-14 days; 5cm apart; Warmer Temps; 1.2.3; Direct Sow; 1200 seeds; Root Crop.