{"product_id":"danvers-126-carrot-seeds","title":"Danvers 126 Carrot Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDanvers 126 Carrot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true American classic, the Danvers 126 Carrot has been a staple of home gardens since the 1940s. With its deep orange, broad-shouldered roots that taper to a blunt tip, Danvers 126 is prized for its exceptional sweetness, reliability in heavy or clay soils, and outstanding storage quality. Whether you're pulling them fresh from the garden for a crisp snack or storing them through winter, these dependable carrots deliver season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 inches, broad-shouldered with a blunt tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich orange inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, mild, and crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 70–75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, juicing, cooking, and long-term storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well in heavy, clay, or shallow soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring (3–5 weeks before last frost) or late summer for a fall harvest. Carrots prefer cool weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade (minimum 6 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, deep, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Remove rocks and break up clumps to allow straight root development. Danvers 126 tolerates heavier soils better than most varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds ¼ inch deep — carrot seeds need light to germinate, so do not bury deeply. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity: \u003c\/strong\u003eavg. 1500 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1–2 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart. Thin to 3–4 inches apart once seedlings are 2 inches tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during germination (up to 3 weeks). Once established, water deeply 1–2 times per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds germinate in 14–21 days. Be patient — carrot germination is slow but steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich fertilizer to encourage root development. Avoid high nitrogen which promotes leafy tops over roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest when shoulders are ¾–1 inch in diameter. A light frost actually improves sweetness by converting starches to sugars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover seeded rows with burlap or row cover to retain moisture during the slow germination period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccession plant every 3 weeks for a continuous harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore harvested carrots in a cool, humid environment — they keep for months in a root cellar or refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterplant with onions or leeks to deter carrot fly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Seed Baskets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48247827235030,"sku":"VG-DAN126-001","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9841\/1222\/files\/image_92989a71-ec54-458c-9aa8-8603940ea1f6.png?v=1778634435","url":"https:\/\/theseedbaskets.org\/products\/danvers-126-carrot-seeds","provider":"The Seed Baskets ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}