The Dirty Gardener Heirloom Danver Carrots 50 Seeds

Heirloom carrot developed in 1886. Market gardeners in Danvers, Massachusetts, developed this variety and shared it with Burpee in 1886. The root is a rich, dark orange and is 6-8" long. A first-class carrot for all soils. A carrot you can count on! Danvers 126 is a stocky variety with broad shoulders up to 2" wide and a tapered V-shaped root averaging 7-8" long. Carrots are a bright, deep-orange color. Tops are rugged, strong enough to withstand a good yank, and show superior disease resistance in the High Mowing trial gardens. A great variety for canning, freezing, storing, and makes a superb glass of carrot juice for a home-grown daily dose of beta carotene. A practical, all-around variety which thrives even in heavy soils and has a high tolerance for hot conditions.