What are the sun requirements for Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Danvers 126'?

Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Danvers 126' requires Full Sun.

How much water does Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Danvers 126' need?

Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Danvers 126' has Medium water needs.

Daucus carota ssp. sativus 'Danvers 126'

Danvers 126 Carrot

Open-pollinated heirloom (developed in Danvers, Massachusetts, 1870s); the species D. carota is native to Europe and southwestern Asia

At a Glance

TypeAnnual

HabitUpright

FoliageDeciduous

Height12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

Width6-8 inches (15-20 cm)

Maturity1 years

Key Features

Container Friendly

Maintenancemoderate

Overview

Daucus carota subsp. sativus 'Danvers 126' is Danvers 126 carrot (Danvers Half-Long), a biennial grown as an annual for root production, 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) foliage above ground. The edible root is a tapered conical shape 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) long and 2-2.5 inches (5-6 cm) diameter at the shoulder — the Danvers type: shorter and broader than Imperator (supermarket) carrots. Deep orange. Bright green finely divided feathery (tripinnate) foliage. In the carrot family (Apiaceae). Open-pollinated heirloom (developed in Danvers, Massachusetts, 1870s). Seed can be saved (biennial — flowers in the second year). The Danvers shape tolerates heavier clay soils than Nantes or Imperator types — the broader root pushes through denser soil. Direct-sow only — carrots resent transplanting (forked roots result). Carrot rust fly (Psila rosae) is the primary pest. The root cracks in heavy rain or inconsistent watering — the primary limitation. Succession-sow every 2-3 weeks. Not deer-resistant. Non-toxic (edible crop). Full sun. Annual. Growth rate is moderate.

Native Range

Open-pollinated heirloom (developed in Danvers, Massachusetts, 1870s). The species D. carota is native to Europe and southwestern Asia.

Suggested Uses

Grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers of at least 3 gallons (11 L) and 12 inches (30 cm) deep. Danvers-type carrot — tolerates heavier soils. Open-pollinated heirloom. Direct-sow. Succession-sow. Non-toxic. Annual.

How to Identify

Identified by tapered conical deep orange roots 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) long and 2-2.5 inches (5-6 cm) at the shoulder — the Danvers type. Distinguished from Nantes (cylindrical, blunt-tipped) and Imperator (long, slender) by the shorter broader conical shape. In Apiaceae.

Appearance

Size & Dimensions

Height1' - 1'6"

Width/Spread6" - 8"

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 flat-topped compound umbels. Grown as an annual for root production. Bolting in the first year makes the root woody and inedible.

Detailed Descriptions

Flower Description

White flat-topped compound umbels — only if allowed to bolt; undesirable for root production

Foliage Description

Bright green, finely divided and feathery (tripinnate compound), 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) tall

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 sand

Drainagewell drained

Water & Climate

Water Needs

Medium

Frost Tolerance

hardy

Time to Maturity

70-80 days from direct sow

Care & Maintenance

Care Guide

Full sun (6+ hours). Deep loose well-drained soil pH 6.0-7.0 — remove rocks and clods to prevent forking. Direct-sow only. Thin to 2 inches (5 cm). Consistent moisture — cracking results from uneven watering. Carrot rust fly. Succession-sow. Not deer-resistant. Non-toxic. Annual.

Pruning

Thin seedlings to 2 inches (5 cm) apart when 2 inches (5 cm) tall. Pull entire root at harvest. Succession-sow every 2-3 weeks. No pruning of foliage during growth.