Carrot: Danvers 126
(Daucus carota var. sativus)
Carrots have a swollen taproot that can be up to 25 cm long. This is generally a temperate or high altitude tropical crop and is biennial. But the variety ‘Uberlandia’ does well in the lower tropics and can set seed in the same season. Carrot roots taste best when harvested in cooler weather.
An open pollinated midseason variety that is durable, bolt hardy, and has strong tops. 75 days to maturity. Roots are dark orange 15-17cm long and 5cm wide at shoulders.