They were developed in the 1870âs in Danvers, Massachusetts. Introduced in 1947, this carrot is widely adapted, productive and heat tolerant. Baby carrots can be harvested in 30 to 40 days. Seed Spacing: Sow Organic Danvers Carrot seeds roughly 3" apart in rows. Cosmic Purple carrots are open-pollinated and take around 60 days to harvest. The Danvers 126 Carrot is a bit longer and thinner than its more familiar cousin â the Chantenay carrot. 5. The pot we will be using later will be good for either of the two. Danvers carrots are heirlooms and make a wonderful addition to any garden. Roots are especially suited to growing in clay soil and the strong tops aid harvesting. The carrots measure up to seven inches long with a sweet flavor and the perfect crunch for fresh eating. Plant Danvers Carrot seeds in spring for a bountiful summer harvest. Here are the five types of carrots: Danvers â When most people think of a carrot, this is the type that they visualize. Lift one or two carrots to check the size and flavor when you are ready to harvest. Harvest Type. Also, Nantes carrots have a more tender texture and are sweeter than the Danvers carrots. Keep reading as we walk you through how to grow these fantastic roots and some data that help you plan and plant the perfect garden. Danvers 126 Carrots average 6-8â³ long and resist splitting through the root maturation period. âDanversâ is an excellent high-yield carrot that produces a dependably delicious taste. If you prefer to use Danvers carrots, that is perfectly fine. Danvers 126 Carrot is an open-pollinated variety that performs well in a wide variety of soil types. Imperator carrots are long with small shoulders and a tapered tip; Nantes are medium length with a blunt tip; Danvers are large and medium length; ⦠This is a good variety for fall. Most carrot types are ready for harvest between 60 and 80 days after sowing. When plants are 2" tall, thin to 3" apart in the row. Even though these carrots were released in 2005, they come from an older heirloom carrot, so they have many characteristics that you want to see. 'Danvers 126' is intensely sweet, and very resistant to cracks and splits. Time to Harvest: 55 to 100 days; Variety selection. Carrots make a wonderful successive crop which means they can be a single harvest crop or a continuous harvest crop. Carrots are classified by the shape and length of the root. Best Container Size: 12"+ Instructions: In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 4 Organic Danvers Carrot seeds per inch in the row and cover seeds firmly with soil. This is the traditional âBugs Bunnyâ carrot with broad shoulders and a strong taper to a sharp tip. Strong tops make harvesting easy. The Danvers carrot was developed during the late 19th century in Massachusetts; it worked wonderfully interplanted with onions and grew particularly well in heavy, rocky soils. Danvers Carrots Seeds were once used as much for their medicinal value as they were in culinary applications. Danvers Scarlet Nantes carrots are very short and doesnât really grow very long. Regular main crop carrots are usually ready for lifting when they are ¾ to 1-inch (2.5cm) thick three-quarter inch thick. Mature carrots will be ready for harvest 50 to 80 days after sowing depending upon the variety. Danvers 126 type produces dark orange roots 6-7 inches long, 2 inches at the shoulder, tapering to a blunt point. The variety was shared with Burpee in 1886 and became a popular seed due to the rootâs deep orange color and rich flavor.