Carrot 'Danvers'

Position in a full sun location and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Danvers is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ideally plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 6.5 as Danvers likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Danvers about 14 days before your last frost date.

Sow in deep, well-worked, stone-free soil after danger of heavy frost from spring to midsummer. Do not transplant, as crooked roots may result. Cultivate periodically or mulch to control weeds. Keep soil evenly moist.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Danvers is a very hardy plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Danvers about 14 days before your last frost date.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.