• Fresh orange Danvers carrot from Hudson Valley Seed Co. with green leafy tops, showcasing vibrant color and natural vegetable freshness.
  • Fresh orange Danvers carrots from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing their vibrant color and crisp texture.
  • Fresh orange Danvers carrots from Hudson Valley Seed Co. displayed in a market setting, showcasing their vibrant color and natural shape.
  • Fresh Danvers carrots from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing vibrant orange vegetables with leafy green tops.
  • Fresh Danvers carrots from Hudson Valley Seed Co., vibrant orange vegetables with leafy green tops on display.
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Hudson Valley Seed Co.

Danvers Carrot

Daucus carota

Certified Organic

One of the best home garden carrots.

The magic of carrots is in the unknown. Somewhere within the darkness of the soil, teeming with invisible life, nutrients seek a vessel to be passed from earth to plant to bodies. Carrots make gardeners feel like magicians: the orange flash, when pulled from the earth, draws gasps and applause, if only in our minds. But the true magic is revealed in the eating, when the vivid color gives way to a sweet crunch that somehow makes us feel as bright and strong and well-anchored as the freshly picked root.

This tried and true American heirloom is one of the best home garden carrots. The traceable history of the carrot spans 5000 years. Evidence has been dug up that this relative of wildflower Queen Anne's lace originated in Afghanistan. The modern carrot came into being thanks to the efforts of the French and Dutch. The Danvers carrot was developed in 1871 in Massachusetts.

These carrots are deep orange and often on the short side, about six to eight inches long, though they can get up to about 10" long in deep, loose, rock-free soil. The roots are broad at the top and tapered.

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Growing instructions
Direct sow from mid-April until early August in loose, fertile, deeply-worked soil. Choose your least-weedy soil for carrots, as they are tricky to cultivate when young; carrots can take 10 days to germinate, and can be quickly choked by weeds. Thin young carrot seedlings to 2" apart, then thin baby carrots by pulling out every other carrot, allowing the remaining carrots to grow to full size. While good carrots can be grown in any soil, they only grow to supermarket size in loose and deep soils without too many rocks. Fall carrots can be stored in plastic bags in the refrigerator or in a root cellar for months. Do not store fresh carrots with the tops on; they draw water and nutrients from the roots. Rather, remove the tops after harvesting and use to flavor soup stock.
Product Details
Days to Maturity 70 days
Days to Germination 10-14 days
Width at Maturity 2"
Height at Maturity 4-8"
Sun Conditions Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun), Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun)
Planting Depth 1/4"
Row Spacing 12"
Plant Spacing 2"
About the artist
Embroidery by Rebecca Ringquist. Rebecca is a Brooklyn-based visual artist and designer. Her stitched drawings on fabric explore issues of identity through thinly veiled metaphors of old-fashioned imagery and double entendres.
    Fresh orange Danvers carrot from Hudson Valley Seed Co. with green leafy tops, showcasing vibrant color and natural vegetable freshness.
    Fresh orange Danvers carrots from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing their vibrant color and crisp texture.
    Fresh orange Danvers carrots from Hudson Valley Seed Co. displayed in a market setting, showcasing their vibrant color and natural shape.
    Fresh Danvers carrots from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing vibrant orange vegetables with leafy green tops.
    Fresh Danvers carrots from Hudson Valley Seed Co., vibrant orange vegetables with leafy green tops on display.
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    Jo

    These are my favorite for container gardening. 🥕

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    Emily W.

    I've bought Hudson Valley Seeds art packs for my retail store for a few years now because not only do they make a great gift but the plants they produce are outstanding. I recently made a direct order for my personal use and every year I am amazed at the germination rate, size and health of the plants. I've been a gardener for over 40 years and have tried seed from numerous companies and Hudson Valley is my favorite!

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    Sara M.

    Really looking forward to growing carrots.

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    Shannon H.

    I bought these carrot seeds and then picked up another pack at Lowe’s. Every seed I planted from the Hudson Valley seed pack produced!!!! Unfortunately the pack of carrots I bought from Lowe’s only one carrot seedling came up out of 30. They had the same conditions and water. I’ll never buy seeds from Lowe’s again and will always purchase from Hudson Valley!!!