Danvers Carrots

The Danvers carrot was developed in the late 1800s in Danvers, Massachusetts, which is where it gets its name. This variety is popular among both home and market gardeners due to its ability to store well and produce high yields, even in clay and heavy soils. The carrot has bright orange, nearly coreless flesh that is sweet and tender. The uniform roots can grow up to 8 inches long. You can sow carrot seeds as soon as the soil in your garden can be worked in the spring, which is typically about 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost.