Carrot Seeds – Danvers 126 | Approx. 800 Seeds | Heirloom Open Pollinated Garden Vegetable | Storage Carrot Variety | Easy to Grow

Plant a time-tested garden favorite with Danvers 126 Carrot Seeds, a productive heirloom variety known for its smooth texture, sweet flavor, and dependable harvests. These carrots produce sturdy, thick roots with broad shoulders and a gently tapered shape, typically reaching 7–8 inches long with a vibrant deep-orange color.

Danvers 126 is highly valued by gardeners because it performs well in a wide range of soil conditions and tolerates warmer temperatures better than many carrot varieties. The plants develop strong leafy tops that make harvesting easier when pulling carrots from the garden.

This versatile carrot is excellent for fresh eating, juicing, soups, roasting, canning, freezing, and long-term storage. With resistance to cracking and splitting, Danvers 126 produces uniform, high-quality roots that store well after harvest.

These seeds are ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and traditional vegetable plots, providing a generous supply of flavorful carrots throughout the season.

You will receive:
✔️ Approx. 800 Danvers 126 carrot seeds
✔️ Open pollinated heirloom variety
✔️ Non-GMO vegetable seeds
✔️ Suitable for garden rows or raised beds
✔️ 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 or debris
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 for continuous harvest

Container Friendly: Yes (use deep containers to allow proper root growth)

💡 Care Tip:
Carrot seeds germinate slowly and need consistent moisture. Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings appear and thin plants early to reduce crowding. Deep, well-worked soil helps produce straight, smooth carrots with better flavor.