Lunar White

Carrot

Zone 12a Save Garden

🌱 75d to harvest Taproot

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jan 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jan 1st
Harvest Begins	Mar 17th
Harvest Ends	Dec 31st

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

Recommended Companions

Cortland Onion

Texas Early Grano Onion

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.

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.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

If Lunar White is grown as a true root crop (e.g., radish/turnip/similar), direct-sow so the root isn’t disturbed and harvest promptly when roots reach the desired size.