Description

'Tonda di Parigi' carrots, also known as “Round of Paris,” offer a delightful twist on traditional carrots with their small, round shape. These deep orange, sweet, and tender roots stand out in flavor and are ideal for gardeners with limited space. Whether grown in containers or shallow beds, this French heirloom variety thrives in a variety of conditions, offering a flavorful, unique addition to any garden. Despite their small size, these carrots pack a punch in taste, making them a must-have for those seeking something special.

This packet sows up to 33 feet. 410 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Daucus carota
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Family: Apiaceae
Native: Africa, Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: Roots are 1″–2″ long at their peak.
Variety Information: Dark orange, round root, sweet and tender. 'Tonda di Parigi' is a French heirloom in a class of its own; it does not fall into any of the four primary carrot types (Chantenay, Nantes, Danvers, and imperator).
Attributes: Good for Containers , Good for Heavy Soil

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In very warm climates, carrots are grown primarily in fall, winter, and spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth.
Days to Emerge: 10–25 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: 1″
Row Spacing: 6″
Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 2″

Growing Info:

Harvesting: For best flavor and texture, harvest carrots any time before, and until they reach their optimal size. Peak harvest period lasts about 3 weeks, longer in the fall. Late summer-sown carrots are sweetened after having been kissed by light frost; however, harvest before soil freezes, which may destroy the crop. In USDA zone 5 or warmer, carrots can be left in the ground for storage provided they are heavily mulched; harvest as needed on days the ground is not frozen.