Carrot

Basic Information

Seed Number

76

Seed Name

Carrot

Variety

Danvers 126

Category

Vegetable

Plant Family

Apiaceae

Plant Type

Storage carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus)

Planting Method

Direct Sow

Seed Status

In Seed Bank

Created

2026-08-14 00:50:34

Updated

2026-08-19 15:35:29

Planting Information

Start Planting Date

Apr 1

Last Recommended Planting Date

Aug 15

Plantable Months

April, May, June, July, August

Indoor Start

Not recorded

Direct Sow

Apr 1 – Aug 15

Transplant

Not Recommended

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

Not Recommended

Transplant Weeks After Frost

Not Recommended

Germination Days

10–25 days

Harvest/Maturity

65–70 days

Succession Planting

21 days

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

55-75°F

Planting Depth

1/4 in

Plant Spacing

3 in

Row Spacing

12-18 in

Thin-To Spacing

3 in

Sun Requirements

Full sun

Water Needs

About 1 in/week; keep the upper soil consistently moist during germination and maintain even moisture as roots enlarge

Soil Preference

Deep, loose, stone-free, well-drained sandy loam; avoid fresh manure, compacted soil and excessive nitrogen

Minimum Container Size

12 in deep

Plant Height

6-18 in

Perennial/Biennial Status

Biennial

Container Friendly

Yes

Trellis/Support Needed

No

Frost Tolerant

Yes

Heat Tolerant

No

Drought Tolerant

No

Pollinator Friendly

Yes

Medicinal

No

Garden Uses

Companion Planting

Storage

Seed Source/Brand

MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit

Packet Year

Not recorded

Quantity Notes

Not recorded

Purchase Date

Not recorded

Expiration Year

Not recorded

Storage Box

Not recorded

Container

Not recorded

Envelope

Not recorded

Row

Not recorded

Slot

Not recorded

Storage Notes

Not recorded

Notes

Original Planting Method: Direct sow
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: Apr 1 – Jun 15; Jul 15 – Aug 1
Days to Harvest / Bloom: 60–80 days
Container Friendly: Yes, deep 8–12+ in
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary
Succession / Reusable Notes: Succession sow. Keep soil evenly moist until germination.
Zone 6B Notes: Best in loose, stone-free soil.
Companion Plants: Onions, leeks, chives, peas, lettuce, radish, rosemary, sage, tomatoes
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Dill planted too close, parsnip family crowding
Sources: MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar | Detroit frost dates: https://www.ufseeds.com/vegetable-planting-calendar-detroit-michigan.html | Almanac Detroit: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/MI/Detroit

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Zone 6B: Direct sow in early spring while weather is cool. Succession sow through spring, then sow again in midsummer for fall harvest. Mature carrots tolerate light frost and often become sweeter after cool weather.
Germination: Carrot seed germinates slowly and requires continuous surface moisture. Avoid allowing the seedbed to crust or dry out.
Harvest: Harvest when roots reach useful size and good color. Danvers 126 is well suited to storage and performs better than many long carrots in heavier soils.
Seed Saving: Carrots are biennial and normally flower during their second growing season after overwintering. They cross readily with other Daucus carota, including Queen Anne's lace, so isolation is required for pure seed.
Special Care: Thin carefully to prevent crowded or misshapen roots. Avoid transplanting because root disturbance can cause forked carrots.
Research Source: Botanical Interests — https://www.botanicalinterests.com/products/danvers-126-carrot-seeds — 65-day maturity, germination, spacing and thinning for Danvers 126
Research Source: Victory Seed Company — https://victoryseeds.com/products/danvers-126-carrot — Danvers 126 sowing depth, row spacing and thinning
Research Source: True Leaf Market — https://trueleafmarket.com/products/carrot-danvers-126 — 65-70 day maturity, germination, plant height and spacing
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