Carrot Seeds - Danvers 126 | 150 Seeds

How to Grow Carrot Seeds – Danvers 126:
Danvers 126 is a reliable, classic carrot variety known for strong growth and good performance even in heavier soil. Direct sow outdoors because carrots don’t like transplanting. Plant in cool weather: early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or late summer/early fall for a fall harvest. Choose a full-sun spot and prepare a deep, loose bed—remove rocks and break soil up at least 20–25 cm (8–10 in) deep. Danvers handles less-than-perfect soil better than long Imperator types, but looser soil still gives straighter roots. Sow seeds shallow, about 3–6 mm (⅛–¼ in) deep in rows, then lightly cover and press the soil down. Keep the surface consistently moist until germination; carrots can take 7–21 days to sprout. When seedlings are 2–5 cm tall, thin to about 5–8 cm (2–3 in) apart so roots can size up.

How to Care for Danvers 126 Carrots:
Water evenly and deeply—steady moisture prevents woody roots and splitting, while soggy soil risks rot. Mulch lightly once seedlings are established to hold moisture and stop the tops from turning green. Feed gently; too much nitrogen makes big leafy tops and skinny roots, so a light compost top-dress or low-nitrogen vegetable fertilizer once mid-season is enough. Keep weeds down, especially early, because carrots compete poorly when small. Harvest when roots are bright orange and about 15–20 cm (6–8 in) long, usually around 70–80 days; you can pull young ones earlier for baby carrots. Loosen soil before pulling to avoid snapping roots. For best sweetness, let them finish in cooler weather—Danvers gets noticeably sweeter as temperatures drop.

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