Lunar White

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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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

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Lunar White Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 8th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Aug 2nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jul 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 24th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 15th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 6th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 25th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th

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.