Purple Dragon Carrot
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking unique flavor and visual appeal.
Discover the stunning Purple Dragon Carrot, an heirloom variety bred by John Navazio. This unique carrot boasts a vibrant purple exterior that contrasts beautifully with its bright orange or yellow interior. It offers a complex flavor profile that is sweet, slightly wild, and spicy, often outperforming other purple varieties in taste and color consistency. Perfect for fresh eating or storage, this carrot performs like a standard variety. Each packet contains enough seeds to sow between 84 to 110 feet, with maturity reached in approximately 80 days.
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Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
3177
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#3177 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Days to Maturity
80
/ days
Who it's for
- Home chefs seeking visually stunning gourmet ingredients
- Health-conscious gardeners prioritizing nutrient-dense produce
- Foodies looking for complex, elevated flavor profiles
Who should skip it
- Cooks requiring vibrant colors in hot, boiled dishes
- Gardeners with heavy, rocky, or poorly irrigated soil
- Consumers who prefer peeling their vegetables before eating
Performance breakdown
Flavor Complexity
A sophisticated blend of sweet, spicy, and wild notes.
Visual Appeal
Striking purple skin creates a dramatic contrast when sliced.
Yield Consistency
Reliable performance that mirrors standard commercial carrot varieties.
Storage Longevity
Maintains excellent quality and texture well after the harvest.
Sowing Efficiency
Generous seed count provides impressive coverage for home garden beds.
Heirloom Pedigree
Expertly bred genetics ensure superior open-pollinated stability.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
80 days
Quantity
Approximately 1 g (1500-1950 seeds)
Sowing Coverage
sows 84-110 feet
Botanical Name
Daucus carota
Is Organic
false
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
Water Needs
Moderate
Features
- Striking purple exterior with a bright interior
- Sweet, wild, and spicy flavor profile
- Stores well for later use
- Heirloom and open-pollinated variety
- Superior flavor and color consistency
- Bred by renowned John Navazio
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Purple Dragon Carrot for its striking visual appeal and superior flavor. The vibrant purple exterior contrasting with the bright orange core makes it a presentation favorite. Reviewers find the taste sweeter and more complex than standard varieties, excellent for raw use or light roasting. High germination rates contribute significantly to gardener satisfaction. While some mention typical growing challenges, the main functional note is that the intense purple color fades when heavily cooked. Overall, this specialty carrot successfully delivers unique color and excellent taste, earning strong recommendations.
Know before you buy
The Purple Dragon offers a more complex flavor profile that is sweet with a distinct spicy, wild kick. It is generally considered more flavorful than standard supermarket varieties.
These carrots typically reach maturity in approximately 80 days from sowing.
Yes, this variety is known for its excellent storage qualities, making it a great choice if you plan to keep your harvest for later use.
Each packet contains approximately 1,725 seeds, which is enough to sow between 84 and 110 feet of garden row.
Purple Dragon carrots require standard carrot care, including full sun exposure and moderate watering. As an open-pollinated heirloom, they perform reliably just like standard carrot varieties.
Yes, this variety is suitable for planting in both the spring and fall seasons.
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