Danvers 126 Carrot Seeds for planting in home garden
Estimated delivery between May 07 and May 10.
A Classic, High-Yielding Carrot for Every Gardener
Danvers 126 is a traditional carrot variety known for its rich, sweet flavor and robust growth. With deep orange roots and a tapered shape, this carrot is a garden favorite for both beginner and seasoned gardeners. It thrives in various soil types and is perfect for home gardens, providing an abundant, easy-to-grow crop with excellent storage capabilities.
Key Benefits
- Rich, Sweet Flavor: Known for its tender, sweet flavor, making it perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or cooking.
- High-Yielding: Produces large, straight carrots with minimal branching, ensuring maximum harvest potential.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for snacking, salads, soups, stews, or preservation (canning or freezing).
- Hardy and Resilient: Grows well in a variety of soil types and is resistant to common carrot diseases.
- Excellent Storage: Stores well for long periods, allowing you to enjoy fresh carrots well into the colder months.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Spring: Direct sow in the garden after the last frost when the soil has warmed.
- Fall: For a late-season crop, plant in mid to late summer to harvest before the first frost.
Planting Details
- Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in loose, well-draining soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 1-2 inches apart in rows that are 12-18 inches apart.
- Light: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.
- Soil: Best suited for loamy, sandy soil with good drainage and a pH of 6.0-6.8.
Watering and Care
- Water Needs: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during germination and early growth stages.
- Thinning: Thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart once they are large enough to handle, allowing space for root development.
- Mulching: Apply a light layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Fertilizer: Use organic compost or a balanced fertilizer to encourage healthy root growth.
Harvesting
- When to Harvest: Danvers 126 carrots are typically ready for harvest in 70-80 days, when they are 1-1.5 inches thick and the tops begin to show above the soil surface.
- How to Harvest: Loosen the soil around the roots carefully and pull the carrots up by the greens.
- Storage: Store harvested carrots in a cool, dark place. They can be stored in the refrigerator or root cellar for several months.
Perfect For
- Fresh Eating: Great for snacking, salads, and juicing.
- Home Gardens: Performs well in both large and small garden spaces, ideal for raised beds or traditional rows.
- Long-Term Storage: Excellent for gardeners looking to store carrots for use throughout the winter.
- Versatile Cooking: Ideal for soups, stews, and roasting, or preserved through canning and freezing.
Coverage
- Packet: Covers approximately 100 square feet, yielding up to 50-75 plants.
Grow Danvers 126 Carrots for a Bountiful Harvest
With its sweet, crisp flavor and ability to thrive in different soils, Danvers 126 is the perfect variety for any home gardener. Whether you’re planting a small patch or growing an abundant crop, this classic carrot variety delivers satisfying results year after year.
Order your Danvers 126 carrot seeds today and enjoy a harvest of sweet, crunchy carrots!
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Danvers 126 Carrot Seeds for planting in home garden
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A Classic, High-Yielding Carrot for Every Gardener
Danvers 126 is a traditional carrot variety known for its rich, sweet flavor and robust growth. With deep orange roots and a tapered shape, this carrot is a garden favorite for both beginner and seasoned gardeners. It thrives in various soil types and is perfect for home gardens, providing an abundant, easy-to-grow crop with excellent storage capabilities.
Key Benefits
- Rich, Sweet Flavor: Known for its tender, sweet flavor, making it perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or cooking.
- High-Yielding: Produces large, straight carrots with minimal branching, ensuring maximum harvest potential.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for snacking, salads, soups, stews, or preservation (canning or freezing).
- Hardy and Resilient: Grows well in a variety of soil types and is resistant to common carrot diseases.
- Excellent Storage: Stores well for long periods, allowing you to enjoy fresh carrots well into the colder months.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Spring: Direct sow in the garden after the last frost when the soil has warmed.
- Fall: For a late-season crop, plant in mid to late summer to harvest before the first frost.
Planting Details
- Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in loose, well-draining soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 1-2 inches apart in rows that are 12-18 inches apart.
- Light: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.
- Soil: Best suited for loamy, sandy soil with good drainage and a pH of 6.0-6.8.
Watering and Care
- Water Needs: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during germination and early growth stages.
- Thinning: Thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart once they are large enough to handle, allowing space for root development.
- Mulching: Apply a light layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Fertilizer: Use organic compost or a balanced fertilizer to encourage healthy root growth.
Harvesting
- When to Harvest: Danvers 126 carrots are typically ready for harvest in 70-80 days, when they are 1-1.5 inches thick and the tops begin to show above the soil surface.
- How to Harvest: Loosen the soil around the roots carefully and pull the carrots up by the greens.
- Storage: Store harvested carrots in a cool, dark place. They can be stored in the refrigerator or root cellar for several months.
Perfect For
- Fresh Eating: Great for snacking, salads, and juicing.
- Home Gardens: Performs well in both large and small garden spaces, ideal for raised beds or traditional rows.
- Long-Term Storage: Excellent for gardeners looking to store carrots for use throughout the winter.
- Versatile Cooking: Ideal for soups, stews, and roasting, or preserved through canning and freezing.
Coverage
- Packet: Covers approximately 100 square feet, yielding up to 50-75 plants.
Grow Danvers 126 Carrots for a Bountiful Harvest
With its sweet, crisp flavor and ability to thrive in different soils, Danvers 126 is the perfect variety for any home gardener. Whether you’re planting a small patch or growing an abundant crop, this classic carrot variety delivers satisfying results year after year.
Order your Danvers 126 carrot seeds today and enjoy a harvest of sweet, crunchy carrots!
Non-GMO
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High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.