Danvers Carrot Seeds For planting - Premium Heirloom Variety for Bountiful Gardens | Shop Organic Gardening Supplies"

Achieve sweet, crisp, and flavorful roots with Danvers Carrot seeds, a premium heirloom variety known for its classic orange color and uniform shape. This variety is ideal for home gardeners seeking reliable, high-yielding carrots suitable for fresh eating, cooking, and storage.

Danvers carrots are versatile, thriving in raised beds, garden rows, or containers, and produce consistent harvests throughout the season.

Features:

1. Variety: Danvers Carrot (Heirloom)
2. Root Type: Medium to long, tapered, smooth orange roots
3. Flavor: Sweet, crisp, and earthy
4. Growth Habit: Straight, uniform roots with strong tops
5. Light Requirements: Full sun
6. Soil Requirements: Loose, well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
7. Suitable For: Raised beds, garden rows, containers

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO heirloom seeds
2. Planting Season: Early spring and late summer for fall harvest
3. Zones: USDA Zones 3–11
4. Planting Depth: 0.25 inch (6 mm)
5. Spacing: 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm) between seeds
6. Row Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
7. Germination Time: 10–14 days
8. Days to Maturity: 70–80 days
9. Temperature Preference: Cool to moderate climates (55–75°F / 13–24°C)
10. Watering Needs: Consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging
11. Growth Rate: Moderate, dependable root development
12. Indoor/Outdoor: Direct sow outdoors; can start indoors for transplanting
13. Harvest Method: Pull mature roots when fully colored and firm

Planting Guide:

1. Prepare loose, well-draining soil free from stones and clumps for straight root growth.
2. Sow seeds directly in garden beds in early spring or late summer for fall harvest.
3. Keep soil moist until germination.
4. Thin seedlings to proper spacing to allow full root development.
5. Harvest when roots are firm and reach full orange color.
6. Store harvested carrots in a cool, dry place for long-term use.