What are the sun requirements for Daucus carota 'Danvers'?

Daucus carota 'Danvers' is Danvers carrot (Danvers half-long), a biennial root vegetable grown as an annual, with sturdy bright green fern-like foliage 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) tall and a conical tapered orange root 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) long, broader at the shoulder (1.5-2 inches / 4-5 cm diameter) and tapering to a pointed tip. The Danvers type is broader and more conical than the cylindrical Nantes type. In the carrot family (Apiaceae). Developed in Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1871 — bred specifically for heavier soil conditions that cause the narrower Nantes type to fork. The broad conical shape penetrates clay and compacted soil more readily than cylindrical types. Direct-sow only: carrots do not transplant. Sow 2-3 weeks before last frost through midsummer. The foliage sap contains furanocoumarins that cause photodermatitis (phytophotodermatitis) in some individuals when skin contact is followed by sun exposure — wear gloves when handling the tops. Consistent moisture for even root development. Carrot rust fly (Psila rosae) and wireworm are the primary pests. Non-toxic (edible root crop). Tolerates light frost. Full sun. Annual. Growth rate is moderate.

Native Range

Developed in Danvers, Massachusetts (1871). The species D. carota is native to Europe and western Asia.

Suggested Uses

Grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers of at least 5 gallons (19 L) with 12 inches (30 cm) depth. Suited to heavier soil than Nantes types. Direct-sow. Succession-sow. Non-toxic. Annual.

How to Identify

Identified by a conical tapered orange root 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) with a broad shoulder tapering to a pointed tip. Distinguished from the cylindrical blunt-tipped Nantes type by the tapered conical shape. Bred for heavier soil. In Apiaceae.

Appearance

Size & Dimensions

Height1' - 1'6"

Width/Spread8" - 1'

Reaches mature size in approximately 1 years

Colors

Flower Colors

white

Foliage Colors

green

Fall Foliage Colors

no change

Bloom Information

Biennial: flowers in the second year if overwintered — white compound umbels. Grown as an annual for root harvest. Bolting produces a woody root.

Detailed Descriptions

Flower Description

White compound umbels if allowed to bolt (second year); not typical in annual production

Foliage Description

Bright green, fern-like, finely divided (bipinnate), sturdy

Growing Conditions

Sun Requirements

Full Sun

Requires 6-10 hours of direct sunlight daily

• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight

• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight

• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight

Soil Requirements

pH Range6.0 - 7.0(Neutral)

357912

Soil Types

loam clay

Drainagewell drained

Water & Climate

Water Needs

Medium

Frost Tolerance

hardy

Time to Maturity

70-80 days from seed

Care & Maintenance

Care Guide

Full sun (6+ hours). Direct-sow only. Tolerates heavier clay soil that causes Nantes types to fork. Consistent moisture. Foliage sap causes photodermatitis — wear gloves. Carrot rust fly is the primary pest. Non-toxic. Annual.