Danvers Half Long Carrot Organic Seeds (Daucus carota) – Classic heirloom with rich orange roots and excellent flavor. Adaptable to heavy soils, these stubby carrots store well and offer a crunchy texture perfect for raw snacks, roasting, or juicing.

Minimum: 100+ Seeds

The Danvers Half Long Carrot is a time-tested American heirloom, celebrated since the late 1800s for its rich flavor, vivid orange color, and adaptability to diverse soils—especially heavier or clay soils where longer carrots struggle. These stocky, tapered roots reach about 6–8 inches long and offer a satisfying crunchy texture that's perfect for raw snacking, roasting, juicing, and long-term storage.

Whether you're gardening in raised beds, containers, or tougher native soil, Danvers delivers a dependable harvest with classic carrot sweetness.

Why You’ll Love It:

🥕 Compact, Stubby Roots – Ideal for shallow or heavy soils
💪 Strong Tops – Easy to harvest and great for bunching
🌿 Cold Hardy & Reliable – Performs well in cool seasons
🧃 Versatile Use – Great raw, roasted, juiced, or preserved
📦 Stores Exceptionally Well – A winter pantry staple
🌱 Organic & Heirloom – Grown with purity and tradition

Quick Growing Info:

☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
📆 Days to Maturity: 70–80 days
📏 Plant Spacing: Thin to 2 inches apart
🌱 Planting Depth: ¼ inch
🧊 Frost Hardy: Yes – ideal for early spring or fall planting
🌾 Soil Preference: Loose or heavy soils; well-draining
💧 Water Needs: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

Growing Tips:

• Sow directly in the garden after danger of hard frost has passed or 6–8 weeks before your first fall frost.

• Keep seeds moist during germination—carrots take 1–3 weeks to sprout.

• For best results, loosen soil 8–10 inches deep and remove large clumps or rocks.

• Mulch lightly to keep the soil cool and prevent cracking.

• Thin early to avoid overcrowding and encourage uniform growth.

Perfect For:

🥗 Garden-fresh salads and snacks
🔥 Roasting, stews, or caramelizing
🥤 Juicing blends and veggie broths
🧺 Homesteaders and food preservation
🌾 Gardeners with clay or shallow soils

🧡 Classic Carrot. Real Flavor. Garden Staple.

The Danvers Half Long isn’t just easy to grow—it’s a joy to harvest and even better to eat. Whether you're an urban gardener or planting rows on the farm, this compact heirloom variety brings flavor, color, and reliability to your plate.

👉 Crunch into tradition—grow Danvers this season.