Classic shape, rich flavor, and garden reliability!
Danvers is the carrot your grandparents grewādependable, sweet, and shaped just right. With its tapered roots and deep orange color, this heirloom variety thrives in a range of soils and delivers a harvest you can count on.
Variety:Ā Danvers (Daucus carota)
Growth Habit:Ā Cool-season biennial (grown as annual)
Height:Ā 8ā10 inches
Flavor Profile:Ā Sweet and earthy
Color:Ā Deep orange, tapered roots
Planting Conditions:Ā Full sun; tolerates heavier soils
Harvest Timeline:Ā 70ā80 days to mature roots
Uses:Ā Roasting, soups, stews, and storage
Fun Fact:Ā Developed in Danvers, Massachusetts in the 1870s, this variety became a favorite for its uniform shape and strong topsāgreat for pulling straight from the soil.
Danvers carrots are the definition of a garden staple. Their classic shape and rich flavor make them perfect for roasting, tossing into hearty stews, or slicing fresh into a crunchy snack. And when the season winds down, they store beautifullyāready to brighten up winter meals with their sweet, earthy goodness.
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šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Full sun with well-drained soil; tolerates clay better than most.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Plant Ā¼ inch deep, 1 inch apart in rows 12ā18 inches apart.
š§Ā Water Consistently:Ā Keep soil moist, especially during early growth.
š¾Ā Thin and Maintain:Ā Thin to 2ā3 inches apart to allow roots to fill out.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Pull when roots are 6ā8 inches long and firm.
