Description
Danver’s Half Long are just a step up in size from our Little FInger Carrots. Danver’s is the type of carrot you might see served whole on a plate in a fancy restaurant. But as a practical matter, Danver’s Half Long carrots are perfect for container planting. They don’t require very deep soil, and they tolerate crowding better than some other carrots. We use 55-gallon drums cut in half lengthwise, and that is the perfect depth to get in a crop of carrots spaced a few inches apart in every direction. With this type of space, they will usually come out about the size you would expect. They’e typically a little over half the length of a standard carrot.. They usually don’t come out much longer In the ground, althhough they can, but they can get to be quite a bit thicker….That is, if you leave them to mature longer. Carrots, like most vegetables, are sweeter if you harvest them young. Otherwise, carrots are a geat crop to have vegertables on standby. You do not need to harvest them at the exact ripeness like you would a cucumber or tomato. You can do larger crops and harvest them throughout the season. Some varieties are better suited for this than others, and Danver’s is one that seems to last well as long as you keep them well watered.’If you’re more organized, planting successive crops also work well, and you’ll be getting them at their best. Carrots also tolerate frost and can be overewintered in a lot of areas. You can even plant carrots up to 12 weeks before frost, covering them with mulch during the winter for a spring crop that is ready to go. Danver’s short staure also makes them a good candidate for canning and pickling. Overall, this is a very versatile carrot with good flavor and texture.
Growing Information:
Carrots enjoy a loose well-draining sandy soil with a ph of about 6-6.5 in full sun. Sow your seeds shallowly. If sowing outdoors, wait until the soil temperatures are about 50-55 degrees F. Typical carrot spacing Is about 2-4″. If you want even smaller carrots, you can sow them closer. Harvest anytime between 6-10 weeks. You can cut the tops back a bit once they are established, and that will send energ into the root growth. The tops are edible and make good food for livestock and rabbits.
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