San Diego Seed Company Dragon Carrot Seeds
Best heirloom variety for home gardeners seeking vibrant gourmet harvests.
These heirloom roots bring a dramatic, tri-color aesthetic to your garden that standard grocery store varieties simply can't match. While they demand a bit more attention to soil quality and moisture during germination, the payoff is a complex, spicy-sweet flavor that turns a simple salad into a conversation piece.
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Who it's for
- Home cooks looking to add gourmet visual flair to raw dishes
- Foodies seeking a more sophisticated and aromatic vegetable taste
- Southern gardeners dealing with mild winters and hot spring temperatures
Who should skip it
- Perfectionists who want to maintain distinct colors in cooked stews
- Impatient beginners who may struggle with meticulous soil management
- Gardeners with heavy clay or rocky soil who prefer uniform roots
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking purple exterior creates a stunning contrast against vibrant interior colors.
Flavor Complexity
Unique sweet and spicy profile elevates standard garden-variety carrot expectations.
Container Versatility
Compact root structure makes these ideal for small-space patio gardening.
Germination Sensitivity
Requires consistent moisture levels to ensure successful sprout development.
Heirloom Reliability
Open-pollinated seeds offer consistent, predictable harvests for dedicated home growers.
Growth Efficiency
Sixty-day maturity window provides a relatively quick turnaround for root vegetables.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Daucus carota var. sativus
Seed Count
600
Plant Height
4-8 inches
Plant Spread
2-4 inches
Days to Maturity
60+ days
Planting Depth
1/16 inch
Planting Season
Cool
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Edible
Yes
Container Friendly
Yes
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