Days to Harvest:65. This Danvers type carrot has distinctly scarlet-coral roots 15-20 cm (6-8″) long. Very crunchy and sweet! Sowing: Once soil has warmed to 7C (45F), make several weekly sowings in a well cultivated soil. Keep seedbed evenly moist during the 2-3 week germination period. Comments: Cover the seedbed with burlap to prevent soil crusting then remove it as soon as sprouts start to emerge. Approx. 900 sds./pkt.