Purple Dragon Carrot, Heirloom Seeds

Purple Dragon Carrot, Heirloom Seeds — Stunning Purple Skin, Yellow-Orange Interior, Sweet Almost-Spicy Flavor

Purple Dragon (Daucus carota) is the carrot that makes people do a double-take. Beautiful red-purple exterior conceals a bright yellow-orange interior with a soft yellow core — a stunning cross-section that is a treat for the eye and a delight on the palate. Sweet with an almost spicy edge, Purple Dragon is a home gardener favorite and a best-seller wherever it’s grown. Rich in the same antioxidants and lycopene found in tomatoes. 65–70 days.

Why Grow Purple Dragon?

• Stunning red-purple skin with yellow-orange interior — a treat for the eye when sliced
• Sweet, almost spicy flavor — complex and genuinely delicious
• Rich in antioxidants and lycopene — same nutritional profile as tomatoes
• Home gardener favorite and bestseller — the color and flavor combination is irresistible
• Farmers market standout — purple carrots always attract attention
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost or in late summer for fall harvest. Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep in loose, deep, well-draining soil. Thin to 2–3 inches apart. Full sun. Keep soil consistently moist. Harvest at 65–70 days when roots reach desired size.

Days to maturity: 65–70 days
Root color: Red-purple skin, yellow-orange interior, yellow core
Packet size: 0.7 g / 500+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Annual
Spacing: 16 plants per sq ft
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–9