Description
Danvers Half Long is an heirloom carrot from 1871, originated with market gardeners around Danvers, Mass. Roots grow 6-8 inches long with a blunt point and distinctive reddish-orange skin.
Sow 1/4 inch deep outdoors starting 3 weeks before the last frost into mid-summer. Thin to 1-3 inches apart in a 10-12 foot row per packet. Sprouts in 6-14 days at 60-85ºF soil, up to 3 weeks in cool soil. Keep soil evenly moist until sprouting and keep well weeded.
Features
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Good choice for heavy soil
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Excellent flavor for fresh eating
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Roots store well
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Use a row cover to hold moisture for sprouting
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Harvest size: 6-8 inches long
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Row coverage: 10-12 foot row
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Botanical name: Daucus carota
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Packet contents: 300 seeds
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Days to maturity: 75 days
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Seller: Seed & Bulb
Customer Reviews
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VerifiedSprouted well, looking forward to fall.















