Description

'Danvers 126' carrots are a time-tested favorite, developed by growers in Danvers, Massachusetts, in the late 19th century to improve color, yield, and uniformity. This high-fiber carrot grows particularly well in heavy soils and is heat-tolerant, making it perfect for a variety of climates. With their sweet flavor and resistance to cracking and splitting, 'Danvers 126' carrots are also great for storing when properly cleaned after harvest. These carrots reach up to 6″-7″ in length and can be harvested for their peak flavor or left to mature for longer storage.

This packet sows up to 127 feet. 1,520 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Daucus carota
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Family: Apiaceae
Native: Africa, Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: Roots are 6″–7″ long at their peak.
Variety Information: Orange roots, wide at the top, tapering to a point. 'Danvers 126' is a Danvers type carrot.

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In very warm climates, carrots are grown primarily in fall, winter, and spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth.
Days to Emerge: 10–25 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: 1″
Row Spacing: 6″
Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 3″

Growing Info:

Harvesting: For best flavor and texture, harvest carrots any time before, and until they reach their optimal size. Peak harvest period lasts about 3 weeks, longer in the fall. Late summer-sown carrots are sweetened after having been kissed by light frost; however, harvest before soil freezes, which may destroy the crop. In USDA zone 5 or warmer, carrots can be left in the ground for storage provided they are heavily mulched; harvest as needed on days the ground is not frozen.