Danvers Carrot Seeds (Organic)

Danvers Carrot is a dependable heirloom variety that produces medium-length, tapered roots with a rich orange color and crisp, sweet flavor. Perfect for fresh eating, roasting, and adding to soups or stews, this versatile carrot performs well in various soil types, including heavy or clay soils. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Danvers Carrots are resistant to cracking and bolting, making them an excellent choice for home gardens and market growers alike. The tops are strong and easy to harvest, while the roots store well for extended use.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Daucus carota var. sativus
• Plant type: Biennial
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Carrot
• Kitchen profile: Danvers Carrot is a dependable heirloom variety that produces medium-length, tapered roots with a rich orange color and crisp, sweet flavor.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 45-85°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
• Germination: 6-20 Days
• Height At Maturity: 7"-8"
• Days To Maturity: 65-75 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 2"-3"

Sow Danvers Carrot directly into a loose, stone-free seedbed and keep the shallow seed zone evenly moist through the potentially extended germination period. Thin seedlings to the recorded spacing so roots have room to size and straighten. Avoid disturbing established roots by transplanting. As maturity approaches, inspect root shoulders and harvest at the diameter and texture you prefer. Mark the sowing date because soil temperature and seasonal conditions can move actual harvest timing.

Known for its consistent yields and adaptability, Danvers Carrot is a classic variety that remains a favorite among gardeners for its flavor and versatility.

Danvers is a vigorous, red-orange carrot, 7"-8" long, with slightly tapered, broad shoulders.

It is heat tolerant and performs consistently in different types of soils.

Before sowing Danvers Carrot, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

Explore related options in our Carrot Growing Guide.