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Daucus carota 'Danvers Half Long'

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Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Daucus (DO-kus) (Info)
Species: carota (kar-OH-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Danvers Half Long
Registered or introduced: 1871

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Biennials
Vegetables

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

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

By pnklace

Profile:

2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	berrygirl	On Feb 27, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: 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 flesh, nearly coreless. Leading main crop variety for home and market, stores well into winter. Sweet and tender. 65-87 days."
Positive	tomato_lady	On Jun 18, 2003, tomato_lady from Crossville, TN (Zone 6a) wrote: 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 snacking or stir-fry. And it's so tasty! It's perfect for our area and soil type (which can be somewhat heavy). It can also be grown in containers under a grow light. I know we are planning to grow some this winter!
Positive	lupinelover	On Jan 14, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote: 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 mini carrots (2-3")

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Nabb, Indiana
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Crossville, Tennessee

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