{"product_id":"carrot-purple-dragon","title":"Carrot, 'Purple Dragon'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Daucas carota)\u003c\/em\u003e There’s been a proliferation of new purple carrot varieties over the past few years and we’ve tried many of them but Dragon continues to be our number one. A gem from John Navazio, Dragon is a showstopper. The 6-7” tapered roots have a stunning deep reddish-purple skin and orange or sometimes concentrically orange and yellow colored flesh. But how do they taste? Our market customers loved them for their sweet, spicy, and full flavor for fresh noshing. These carrots respond especially well to attentive thinning to 2” to produce the most beautiful, uniform, and long roots. Somewhat weaker tops for bunching. Fun for kids but delightful for everyone!\u003cbr\u003e70 days. TR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: 1g (~750 seeds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds can be sown early spring (April) and into late July. Direct seeding is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Carrots prefer cooler ambient temperatures, deep, well-drained, light, sandy, and loamy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic (6-7) pH, and an even watering schedule (do not let the soil dry out before emergence!).  Seeds may be sown every 3 weeks through mid summer. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4-1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6-8 seeds per linear foot, thinning to 3\/4-2\" between plants in rows 16-24\" apart. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7-21 days @ soil temp 55-75F and even watering\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium to high. While carrots do prefer well-prepared and fertile soil, avoid adding excess Nitrogen as it may lead to hairy and\/or forked roots. Aim for a neutral to slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Acidic soils (pH below 6.0) are a no no for carrots!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLower Nitrogen, medium phosphorus and higher potassium grow the best roots! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemember that carrots prefer cooler temperatures, even water, and space. Keep em weeded!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you find that your carrots are producing hairy forked roots, this means your soil is too heavy in Nitrogen.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTry to avoid growing carrots in a new, previously grassy area as wireworms will visit! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse floating row cover to deter carrot rust flies and aim for a 3 year rotation to avoid blight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest within 3 weeks for the best roots! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprising Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":37754705346734,"sku":"CAR-DR-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 oz","offer_id":37754705379502,"sku":"CAR-DR-1\/2oz","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":37754715439278,"sku":"CAR-DR-1oz","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/dragon.jpg?v=1606175201","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/carrot-purple-dragon","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}