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Danvers 126 Carrot Seeds

Danvers 126 Carrot Seeds

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Growers in Danvers, Massachusetts during the late-19th century were searching for a carrot with improved color, yield, and uniformity. After many variations, the 'Danvers 126' carrot was born! It grows particularly well interplanted with onions and in heavy soils due to its high fiber content. Heat-tolerant with high yields, it also has a noticeably sweeter flavor and stores exceptionally well if cleaned after harvest. Resistant to cracks and splits.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 65 days

Family: Apiaceae

Type: Danvers Type (Learn more)

Native: Africa, Eurasia

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: Roots are 6"–7" long at their peak.

Variety Info: Orange roots, wide at the top, tapering to a point. 'Danvers 126' is a Danvers type carrot.

Attributes: Crack Resistant, Frost Tolerant

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In very warm climates, carrots are grown primarily in fall, winter, and spring.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth.

Days to Emerge: 10–25 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: 1"

Row Spacing: 6"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 3"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: For best flavor and texture, harvest carrots any time before, and until they reach their optimal size. Peak harvest period lasts about 3 weeks, longer in the fall. Late summer-sown carrots are sweetened after having been kissed by light frost; however, harvest before soil freezes, which may destroy the crop. In USDA zone 5 or warmer, carrots can be left in the ground for storage provided they are heavily mulched; harvest as needed on days the ground is not frozen.

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  • Leslie O.
    MD, United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/25/25
    Danvers are Great

    Just harvested my first square of carrots planted in a SFG on Apr 24. I have 5 more squares planted about a week apart. Looking forward to enjoying these as snacks and in soups. Will definitely recommend for first time growers.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed
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    6/30/25

    Hey Leslie,

    What an amazing harvest! We love hearing about successful square foot gardening with our Danvers 126 carrots. It sounds like you've got your timing down perfectly with those succession plantings - what a smart way to ensure a continuous harvest! Those carrots are going to make some delicious snacks and hearty soups. I hope you'll share some recipes with us. And thank you for being willing to recommend them to first-time growers - Danvers really are such a reliable, beginner-friendly variety. Here's to enjoying all those fresh carrots in the weeks ahead! Keep on growing 🌻

  • Kassandra
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/19/25
    5 Stars

    Hghh

  • Omera P.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/17/25
    5 Stars

    Great company, great seeds! Excited to purchase from them again!

  • Kelly B.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/14/25
    5 Stars

    This was my third time trying to grow carrots and the only successful one! These Danver carrots grew beautifully in a 7 gallon grow bag and I planted them in November and harvested in February (Zone 9a Florida).

    I also tried Nantes and Chantenay carrots in grow bags under the same conditions and the only success I had was with these Danvers. Would recommend!

  • Janet B.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/19/25
    5 Stars

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