Carrot 'Danvers Half Long'

Daucuscarota

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Daucus (DO-kus)
Species
carota (kar-OH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Redwood City, California

Nabb, Indiana

Beltsville, Maryland

Aurora, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri

Kalispell, Montana

Las Vegas, Nevada

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Charlotte, North Carolina

Cross, South Carolina

Kershaw, South Carolina

Laurens, South Carolina

Crossville, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
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1
neutral
0
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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

SSE offers this description: "Introduced in 1871. High yields in clay or heavy soils. Uniform 6-8" x 2- 2 1/2" roots. Dark bright-orange ...Read More

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Crossville, TN (Zone 6a) | June 2003 | positive

This is the first year I have tried this variety of carrot and I am sorry I waited so long! It's a small carrot - perfect for salads or ...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

A very flavorful, good storage carrot. This is the best type (6-8") to plant where clay soil is prevalent, for a higher yield than the m...Read More

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