Purple Dragon Carrot

250 Seeds

🥕 Purple Dragon Carrot

Seeding Instructions for Gulf Area

Best Planting Time

• Best grown during the cool season in the Gulf:
  • October to February

Soil Preparation

• Use deep, loose, sandy, well-drained soil free from stones and compacted clumps.
• Enrich soil with compost or well-rotted organic matter before planting.
• Ideal soil pH:
  • 6.0–7.0

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds directly into garden beds, raised beds, or deep containers.
• Plant seeds:
  • 0.5–1 cm deep
• Space rows:
  • 25–30 cm apart
• Thin seedlings to:
  • 5–8 cm between plants after germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 15–25°C
• Requires:
  • Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist during germination and root development.
• Water regularly to encourage smooth, sweet roots.
• Avoid uneven watering to prevent cracking.

Germination Time

• Seeds germinate in:
  • 7–21 days

Harvest

• Roots are usually ready:
  • 70–85 days after sowing
• Harvest when roots reach full size and develop deep purple skin with bright orange centers.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Best grown during Gulf winter for sweeter roots and better color.
• Temperatures above 30°C may reduce root quality.
• Use mulch to keep soil cool and moist.
• Raised beds help produce straighter roots.
• Avoid fresh manure, which can cause forked carrots.