Lunar White

Carrot

75d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Growing note: In frost-free Zone 11a, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	—
Climate	Frost-Free Climate
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Oct 1st
Harvest Begins	Dec 15th
Harvest Ends	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

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.