Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
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The flesh is firm, crisp, and has excellent flavor—a fine keeper and high in vitamin A.
These organic carrot seeds have a high vitamin A content, making them an ideal nutritious addition to any meal, and their firm tops help keep them fresh for longer.
Organic Danvers Carrots provide a delicious, nutrient-packed boost to any meal, with over 300 percent of the daily recommended value of vitamin A in each serving, plus a firm, crisp texture. After pulling out of the garden, their strong tops will help ensure long-lasting freshness.
Sku: 0812
Common Name: Carrot
Botanical Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Full Sun
8 - 12 Days
75 Days
12"+
3 - 36"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts bees and butterflies
Color: Orange
Fill Weight (grams): 1.3 g
Approximate Seed Count: 640 - 660
Flavor: Crisp, fresh carrot taste.
Preparation Ideas: Roast this carrot variety in olive oil for a nice addition to your meal!
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Root
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
Planting Depth: 0.25 - 0.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow Organic Danvers Carrot seeds roughly 3" apart in rows.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, lightly place soil over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
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