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Danvers Half Long Carrot
Root vegetable
Root vegetableDaucus carota 'Danvers Half Long'
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–11
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 2" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
A classic American heirloom carrot that has been a garden favorite since the 1870s. This reliable variety produces deep orange, broad-shouldered roots that taper to a blunt point, making them perfect for heavy or clay soils where longer carrots struggle. Known for exceptional sweetness and crisp texture that improves with cool weather.
Planting
Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in rows 12-18 inches apart. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 2" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Carrot rust fly, aphids, wireworms. Common diseases: Alternaria leaf blight, bacterial soft rot, cavity spot.