Organic 'Danvers 126' carrot

Latin name Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Quantity per packet About 800 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameDaucus carota subsp. sativus
FamilyApiaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleBiennial
Quantity per packAbout 800 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0036
Product
description

Organic 'Danvers 126' carrot is a classic and reliable variety that brings a beautiful combination of vigor, flavor, and consistency to the vegetable garden. With its well-formed roots, widened at the collar and a deep orange color, Daucus carota subsp. sativus stands out as a trusted choice for summer and autumn harvests. Its tender flesh and sweet flavor make it a carrot that is as delightful to crunch on freshly picked as it is to cook in a multitude of dishes. In the garden, it is appealing for its ease of cultivation when sown directly in light, loose, well-drained soil, where its roots can develop without constraint. Its finely cut foliage also adds a delicate texture to the vegetable garden, animating the rows with discreet elegance. Highly valued for its good storage capacity, it accompanies the gardener far beyond the harvest season, extending the pleasure into the colder months. A productive and consistent variety, it is suitable for both beginner gardeners and those who enjoy keeping vegetables. It is a generous, flavorful, and practical carrot, perfect for combining abundance, taste quality, and cultivation simplicity.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to July
Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Germination temperature15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F)
Germination time10 to 21 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Loose, deep and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Raw, cooked, preserved, juice, edible garden
Bloom period
2nd-year summer
Harvest
70 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Spread15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Onions, leeks, radishes
Avoid planting with
Dill, fennel
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.