Carrot 'Parisian Market'

Small round Parisian Market type. A great variety for shallow soils for its small, 1 1/2–2" diameter root. Good flavor and root uniformity. Stronger resistance to splitting than others of this type. Tops are short but strong for easy bunching. NOTE: For round roots, be sure to provide even moisture. Drought stress will result in an elongated shape. 

Because carrot seeds are tiny, they need to be sown shallowly. The trick is to keep the top-most layer of soil damp during the relatively long germination period. Water deeply prior to planting. Direct sow the tiny seeds 5mm (¼”) deep, 4 seeds per 2cm (1″), and firm soil lightly after seeding. Make sure the seeds are only just buried. Water the area with the gentlest stream possible, and keep it constantly moist until the seeds sprout.

DETAILS:

QTY: 300

SITE: Full Sun

TYPE: Annual

DEPTH: 1/4"

GERMINATION: 14-21 days at 7 - 30°C 

MATURITY: 55 - 70 days

SPACING: 4 - 6”

PINCH: No

HOW TO GROW:
Direct sow from just after the last frost date to late summer for harvests from summer through early winter. Sow at 3 week intervals for a continuous harvest. Direct sow winter-harvest carrots (where winters are mild) in the first two weeks of August.