Lunar White

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Silken, luminous roots glow in the garden—Lunar White Danvers carrots mature to a creamy, moonlit white with a crisp, fine-grained bite.

Their classic Danvers taper is steady and true, offering a tender texture that stays pleasantly crisp from harvest through storage. Ideal for fresh use and for bright, clean flavor in salads, slaws, and vibrant pickled preparations.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Taproot

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 9th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Lunar White Danvers carrots give you a crisp, fine-grained bite and a cleaner sweetness than many chunky orange types—great when you want the crunch to hold its shape in cold preparations. Pickle or shave them thin and let the brine/lime sharpen their natural sugars instead of muting them with heavy flavors.

Best Uses

shaved raw salads where they stay snappy (no sogginess)
quick pickles or refrigerator brines for a clean, luminous crunch
roasting with a light glaze so the sugars caramelize without going mushy
thin batons in slaw to keep texture under creamy dressings

Flavor Profile

sweet, carrot-top brightness fine-grained crunch with a tender core creamy, mildly earthy finish

Kitchen Pairings

lime ginger cider vinegar honey butter feta

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease issue commonly affects carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus), and how can I manage it?

Carrots are commonly hit by carrot rust fly and sometimes carrot root rots in consistently wet soil. Use row covers over seedlings and remove them once plants are well established to reduce egg-laying on the soil surface; keep weeds down and avoid overwatering so the topsoil dries slightly between waterings. If you see soft, dark patches or rotting crowns, pull affected roots and don’t plant carrots again in the same bed for several years.

How often should I water carrots during the main growing phase, and what soil moisture level do they need?

During the main root-filling phase, keep the top 6–8 in (15–20 cm) evenly moist but not waterlogged—water about 2–3 times per week depending on your soil and heat. If the soil dries and then is re-wetted heavily, carrots can split or become forked, so water in steady, deep soakings rather than frequent light sprinkles.

How do I tell when “Lunar White” carrots are ready to harvest?

Start checking around 70–75 days: gently brush away soil at the shoulder and look for the root’s white crown reaching its full size. You can harvest at any usable size, but leave them too long and they may get tough or fibrous—pull one test root and adjust your harvest timing based on what you see.