Danvers Heirloom Carrot Seeds

Danvers is a heirloom carrot that thrives in humid subtropical conditions and is among the easiest carrots to grow in the Midwest and Southern states. This slightly shorter, sturdy variety has earned the nickname half-long and grows well in the ground or in large containers.

At a glance

• Variety: Danvers heirloom carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus)
• Type: heirloom, non-GMO
• Root: half-long, sturdy
• Traits: easy-growing, container-friendly
• Sun: full sun
• Spacing: 3 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1/2 to 1 inch
• Season: spring or late summer

Best for

• Humid, subtropical, and Southern gardens
• Container growing
• Fresh snacking and juicing
• Beginning gardeners

How to grow

Direct sow seeds 1/2 to 1 inch deep in spring or late summer, spacing plants 3 inches apart in a single row or solid-seeded double wide row block. Keep the soil moist but well-drained, and water containers regularly. Maintain a weed-free, mulched bed in full sun.

Flavor profile

Sweet, juicy, and crisp, excellent raw or cooked.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaw's Garden Supply is a family-run brand helping the next generation grow with nature, offering heirloom and non-GMO seeds for home gardeners.