Danvers 126 Heirloom Carrot Seeds

Danvers 126 is one of the most reliable and beloved heirloom carrots ever developed. Known for its deep orange color, sweet flavor, and ability to thrive in heavy or clay soils, this classic variety has been a garden staple since the 1940s. Blocky, tapered roots grow 6–7 inches long and store exceptionally well — fresh from the garden or in the root cellar.

Why Gardeners Love Danvers 126

• Tolerates heavy, clay, and compacted soils better than most carrot varieties
• Sweet, rich flavor — excellent fresh, roasted, or juiced
• High yields with consistent, uniform roots
• Great for storage — keeps well in the ground or harvested
• Open-pollinated, non-GMO — save seeds year after year

When to Plant

Direct sow 2–4 weeks before your last frost date in spring, or in late summer for a fall harvest. Carrots prefer loose, well-draining soil with a temperature between 45–85°F (optimal 60–70°F). Do not transplant — carrots do not like root disturbance. Thin seedlings to 2–3 inches apart for best root development.

Find your frost dates and USDA hardiness zone at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Growing Tips

• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, 1 inch apart in rows 12 inches apart
• Keep soil consistently moist until germination (10–17 days)
• Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool
• Harvest at 70–75 days when shoulders are ¾–1 inch in diameter

All seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, and untreated.