Carrot Seeds – Danvers 126 | Approx. 400 Seeds | Heirloom Open Pollinated Garden Vegetable | Storage Carrot Variety | Easy to Grow

Grow a dependable garden classic with Danvers 126 Carrot Seeds, a popular heirloom variety known for its strong growth, sweet flavor, and reliable yields. This variety produces sturdy carrots with broad shoulders and a gently tapered V-shaped root, typically reaching 7–8 inches long and up to 2 inches wide.

Danvers 126 carrots develop a rich, deep-orange color and smooth texture, making them perfect for a wide variety of uses in the kitchen. They are excellent for fresh eating, juicing, cooking, canning, freezing, and long-term storage. The strong leafy tops help make harvesting easier when pulling roots from the soil.

This adaptable carrot variety performs well in many soil types and tolerates warmer growing conditions better than many other carrots. Gardeners appreciate its resistance to cracking and splitting, along with its consistent production and uniform roots.

You will receive high-quality seeds ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or traditional vegetable plots.

You will receive:
✔️ Approx. 400 Danvers 126 carrot seeds
✔️ Open pollinated heirloom variety
✔️ Non-GMO vegetable seeds
✔️ Suitable for garden beds and raised planters
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Carrot
Botanical Name: Daucus carota
Plant Type: Root vegetable
Seed Type: Open pollinated heirloom

Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Loose, deep, well-drained soil free of rocks
Sowing Depth: ¼ inch
Spacing: 1–3 inches between plants
Row Spacing: 12–24 inches

Germination Time: 7–21 days
Germination Temperature: 50–85°F (can germinate as low as 40°F)

Days to Maturity: Approximately 75 days
Root Size: 7–8 inches long with broad shoulders
Planting Season: Early spring through midsummer

Container Friendly: Yes (deep containers recommended)

💡 Care Tip:
Carrot seeds germinate slowly and require consistent moisture. Keep soil lightly moist during germination and thin seedlings early to reduce crowding. Deep, stone-free soil helps produce straight, well-shaped roots.