Grow a true American classic with our Danvers Carrot seeds. This treasured heirloom has been a garden staple since the 1870s, beloved for its reliability, rich flavor, and adaptability. It produces beautiful, deep orange, cone-shaped carrots that are sweet, crisp, and perfect for any use, from fresh snacking to soups and roasting. Uniquely, the Danvers carrot is known for performing better in heavy or clay soils than many other carrot varieties, making it a dependable choice for many home gardeners.
⭐ What you'll love
- A classic, all-purpose carrot with a rich, sweet flavor.
- Performs better in heavy or clay soils than many other carrot types.
- An excellent storage carrot, allowing you to enjoy your harvest for months.
- A reliable and productive American heirloom variety.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Danvers Carrot (Daucus carota)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 250 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Biennial, grown as an annual.
- Height: 12-18 inch tops
- Days to Maturity: 65-75 days
- USDA Zone: 3-10
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date, and every few weeks after for a continuous harvest.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Sow seeds 1-2 inches apart and later thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers loose, well-draining soil, but is more tolerant of heavy soil than other varieties.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist to prevent splitting.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
