{"product_id":"vampire-carrot-longue-rouge-sang","title":"Carrot Vampire Seeds (Long Red Blood)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarrot “Vampire” (Longue Rouge Sang) is an ancient, traditional French variety (\u003cem\u003eLongue Rouge Sang\u003c\/em\u003e, which literally means “long blood red”). It develops a spectacular purplish-red hue that intensifies on the classic orange root as it matures, offering a remarkable visual surprise in the garden. Its sweet flavor and crisp texture make it an excellent carrot for raw consumption, juicing, or baking. It is an ideal variety for both beginner and experienced gardeners, especially when grown in deep, well-prepared soil. To avoid overly dense sowing, it is recommended to mix the small seeds with fine sand or radish seeds: the sand improves spacing, and the radish marks the rows by germinating quickly, thus making room for the carrots to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Grow Vampire Carrots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis variety grows well in zones 3 to 9. It prefers full sun and loose, well-drained soil. The best results are obtained in deep beds or raised garden beds allowing the roots to grow long and straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLongue Rouge Sang\u003c\/em\u003e is an old French variety known for its distinctive color and reliability since at least 1897. The nickname \"Vampire\" comes from the deep red pigmentation that intensifies at maturity, linking the playful modern character of the garden to an ancient heritage of traditional varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation for Canadian Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8-9: Sow directly outdoors from February, then mid-summer for a second harvest.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5-7: Sow 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost and continue with successive sowings.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3-4: Start indoors or in a cold frame early in spring; mulch heavily to retain warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1976\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest \"Vampire\" Carrots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 0.5 cm (¼ inch) deep, spacing plants 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart in rows 30 cm (12 inches) apart. Mix seeds with sand or radish seeds to improve spacing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil uniformly moist during germination and the initial growth phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest when roots reach full size, or earlier for tender baby carrots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin early to encourage good development; mulching helps retain moisture and limit weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Seed Saving for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some roots to overwinter to flower the following year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate carrot varieties by approximately 1 km to prevent cross-pollination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest seeds when dry and brown; clean carefully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store dry seeds in a cool, dark place. Seeds remain viable for 3 to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Certificate #1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644640190832,"sku":"MF-CARROT-002","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISUcxOEhRbjAjMSMyZGM0ZGFiZTJmYmZjOTg2MmZhZjM0NjVjMDEyMzYwYSMyMjUjI1RSQU5TRk9STUFUSU9OX1JFUVVFU1Q.jpg?v=1777348590","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-us\/products\/vampire-carrot-longue-rouge-sang","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}