{"product_id":"danvers-126-carrot-seeds","title":"Danvers 126 Carrot Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eDanvers 126 Carrot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dependable heirloom variety valued for its adaptability and consistent yields. Developed from heat-tolerant carrot strains and released in the mid-20th century, this variety produces smooth, uniform roots with rich interior color. Danvers 126 performs well across a wide range of growing conditions and is known for its sturdy growth and reliable harvests, making it a great choice for home gardens. The crisp, flavorful roots are well suited for fresh eating, cooking, and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eSeed Packet Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"284\"\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard home-garden seed packet \u003cem data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e(Approx. 1,000 seeds)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"390\"\u003ePacked with care and shipped from Kentucky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"469\"\u003esativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Danvers 126 Carrot\u003cbr data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom\u003cbr data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eDanvers 126 carrots produce sturdy, tapered roots with smooth orange skin and rich interior color. Plants reach about 6–12 inches tall and perform reliably even in warmer conditions, making this variety well suited for a wide range of gardens. The roots are uniform, crisp, and flavorful, with a classic carrot taste that works well for fresh eating, cooking, and storage. Danvers 126 is known for dependable yields and consistent performance in home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eGrowing Basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eSow Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eSow Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1–2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–24 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Main season variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eGrowing Guide: Carrots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eCarrots are a nutritious and colorful addition to the home garden. They are valued for their crisp texture, sweet flavor, and high vitamin A content. Beyond the kitchen, carrots are also commonly enjoyed as a healthy treat for pets. With the right soil preparation and steady care, carrots are easy to grow and rewarding to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eBefore Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eCarrots grow best in loose, well-drained soil that allows roots to develop straight and smooth. Soil should be worked deeply and cleared of stones or clumps before planting. Carrots prefer soil with a pH between \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e6.0 and 7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e. Amending soil with organic matter and lighter materials can improve moisture retention while keeping the soil loose enough for proper root formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eCarrots should be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003edirect sown\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they do not transplant well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eSow seeds from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eearly spring through mid-summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e1\/4–1\/2 inch deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eSpace seeds about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e1 inch apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eSpace rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e16–24 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eKeep the soil surface evenly moist during germination, which can take \u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e1–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on temperature and moisture. Once seedlings emerge, thin plants to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e1–2 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the desired root size. Avoid letting soil crust over during early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eCarrots need consistent moisture to develop evenly. Provide about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e1 inch of water per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, adjusting during hot or dry weather. Uneven watering can lead to split or misshapen roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eCarrots generally require minimal feeding. Mulching lightly around plants helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. If needed, a light application of fertilizer can be made several weeks after planting. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can promote leafy growth at the expense of root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eMost carrot varieties are ready to harvest in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eabout 70–80 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on growing conditions. Roots can be harvested once they reach usable size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eCarrots may be harvested at any stage once roots have developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eHarvest when roots reach the desired diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eCooler fall temperatures can enhance sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eFor a continuous harvest, sow new seeds every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eGently loosen soil before pulling to avoid breaking roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003eFor winter storage, plant carrots late enough so they mature just before the first fall frost. 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