Carrot 'Danvers 126'

Thin carrots about 2 in. apart. The discarded sprouts can be cleaned and eaten.

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Danvers 126 is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Planting Danvers 126 in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 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 126 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.

As Danvers 126 is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Danvers 126 about 14 days before your last frost date.

Thick roots reach seven to eight inches long.¹

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

Imperator selection developed from ‘Danvers Half-Long’.

This variety was release in 1947. Uniform orange-red color, seven to eight inches long.¹

Danver’s 126, Danvers 126

Danvers Half-Long, Danvers Baby, Danvers Half-Long Improved

¹ victoryseeds.com.