Danvers 126 Carrot

Be sure to check out our Carrot Growing Guide to learn more about how to successfully grow carrots at home. Danvers 126 Carrot is an open-pollinated variety that performs well in a wide variety of soil types. This is the traditional "Bugs Bunny" carrot with broad shoulders and a strong taper to a sharp tip. Danvers 126 Carrots average 6-8" long and resist splitting through the root maturation period. This variety is widely-adaptable and works well even in dense, heavy soil types. Tops are large and well-attached to roots, which makes these carrots easy to pull from the soil. This is a great variety for a wide-range of preparation applications. Use them for fresh eating or preserving. Storage trials noted that the sweet flavor was retained long throughout the storage period. Blanch, dry and freeze to have carrots throughout the year! Carrots grow best when planted during the cooler times of the year in early spring or fall. Carrots prefer a soil temperature around 75 degrees for optimal