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Dragon — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Dragon
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost date, or 10-12 weeks before first fall frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly loose texture
Spacing: 2-3 inches
Height: 4-6 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Magenta-purple exterior with orange or yellow interior
Size: 5-7"
Shape: Chantenay-type with broad shoulders, 5-7 inches long
Flavour: Sweet, classic carrot flavor with tender texture from thin skin

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, roasting, cooking, slicing for visual appeal

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Carrot fly, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Carrot rust fly, leaf blight, root rot in waterlogged soil

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor

ParsleySimilar growing requirements and attracts beneficial insects

ChivesRepels aphids and other pests with strong scent

MarigoldDeters nematodes and many garden pests

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

OreganoRepels pests and shares similar Mediterranean growing conditions

RosemaryDeters cabbage moths, bean beetles, and carrot flies

ThymeRepels whiteflies, cabbage worms, and improves soil health

Avoid

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to many herbs and vegetables

RueAllelopathic properties can stunt growth of nearby plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Dragon

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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