Organic purple carrot ‘Dragon’

Organic Dragon Purple Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus Dragon) is a striking and original variety prized for its long, tapered, intensely colored roots. Its vibrant purple skin contrasts beautifully with a bright orange core, creating a harvest that is both decorative and delicious. The crisp, mild, slightly sweet flesh has a subtle spicy note that brings wonderful diversity to the plate. In the vegetable garden, its fine dark green foliage adds light texture to the rows throughout the season. This organic Danvers-type carrot combines ornamental appeal, culinary quality, and generous 17 to 18 cm (7 in) roots.

Easy to grow, Organic Dragon Purple Carrot prefers full sun to light partial shade and loose, deep, well-drained soil. Light, cool, stone-free soil encourages straight, tender, richly colored roots. Direct sow from April through July, covering the seeds lightly and keeping the soil consistently moist until germination. Regular watering helps prevent cracking and supports uniform growth. Thinning seedlings, careful weeding, and a light mulch help produce high-quality roots well suited to organic gardens in Canada.

Perfect for vegetable gardens, edible landscapes, and kitchen gardens, Organic Dragon Purple Carrot is as eye-catching as it is useful in the kitchen. It is excellent fresh, grated into salads, served as crudits, roasted, steamed, or juiced for colorful drinks. It pairs beautifully with yellow, orange, and white carrots for multicolored harvests. Rosemary and Sage are good garden companions. If a few plants are kept into their second year, their white umbels attract hoverflies, pollinators, and beneficial insects, strengthening garden biodiversity.