Carrot Danvers Seeds – Heirloom Classic Root Favorite
- Imported
$2.20
SKU: GS-6849-CAR-DEF
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Danvers Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus), originally developed in Danvers, Massachusetts in the late 1800s, is a celebrated heirloom root vegetable famous for its deep orange color, sweet flavor, and remarkable adaptability. Producing thick, broad-shouldered roots that taper to a refined point, it was specifically selected to thrive in heavy, clay, or shallow soils where longer varieties struggle. Exceptionally high in beta-carotene with a crisp, fine-grained texture, it is a top choice for fresh eating, juicing, canning, roasting, and winter storage.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Danvers Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Root Vegetable (Biennial grown as Annual)
- Color: Deep rich orange skin, bright orange core
- Plant Characteristics: Conical tapered roots, broad shoulders, strong foliage tops, smooth outer skin, sweet crisp flesh
- Suitable Space: Garden beds, raised beds, clay-dominant soils, deep garden rows
- Season: Cool Season (Spring / Autumn)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late April to May as soon as soil can be worked; sow again early to mid-July for a late fall, winter harvest.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture during germination
- early root elongation): early root elongation)
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