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Carrot Danvers Half Long (Heirloom)
HEIRLOOM. Developed in 1886 by market gardeners in Danvers, Mass.
75 days. Market gardeners in Danvers, Massachusetts, developed this variety and shared it with Burpee in 1886. The root is a rich, dark orange and 6-8" long. A first-class carrot for all soils.
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Carrot Danvers Half Long (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (2000 seeds)
$2.65
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Carrots are an easy to grow cool-season crop. All you need is a bright, sunny location with well-drained soil that is free from stones. Simply plant the seeds directly in soil that has been worked to at least the depth of the mature carrots size. Children love to grow carrots.
It is important to thin carrot seedlings- allow 3 inches between each in a row. This allows enough room for the roots to grow without crowding.
Properly loosened soil is the trick for growing large, perfect carrots. Roots can't grow in compact soil and your carrots will not reach their full size and shape. Also water and feed regularly to promote good, quick growth. This is important for developing bushy top greens that help shade the root shoulders from direct sunlight, a major cause of the greenish coloration seen on the tops of some carrots.
Carrots can be harvested at almost any time in their growth cycle. Baby carrots are a delicious snack for children and a gourmet treat all by themselves. Carrots will keep in the garden until well after the first frost right up until the ground freezes in winter. In milder climates you can leave them in the garden and harvest all winter long.
Carrots are virtually disease and pest free.
Carrots have been harvested for centuries, dating back to medieval times. Their color was not just the bright orange we have come to know them by, but were found in shades of purple, red, yellow and even white.
Carrots have many, many uses from raw to cooked to steamed and sauteed. They are a fine addition to salads and snack trays and are great for dipping. The young tops can be used to flavor soups.
Carrots are best grown from seed since once they germinate carrots do not like having their roots disturbed.
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