Dark red to purple on the outside, with a bright orange interior and vivid yellow core. The flesh is sweet and mildly spicy, and very high in the antioxidant lycopene. These organic Danvers type roots can grow to 18cm (7") long.
Cook these carrots to take full advantage of the nutrition they have to offer. Lycopene is named after Lycopersicum, the genus name for tomatoes.
Details
Botanical Name
Daucus carota 'Dragons'
Common Name
Dragons Carrot
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Root
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
Fruit Colour
- Dark Red
- Purple
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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