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Paris Market Carrot

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Paris Market Carrot

Root vegetable

Daucus carota 'Paris Market'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 4–11
  • 50 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 2" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    A charming French heirloom perfect for containers and heavy soils where longer carrots struggle. These golf ball-sized roots are incredibly sweet and tender, making them ideal for gourmet cooking and an excellent choice for children's gardens due to their unique round shape.

  • Planting

    Direct sow in early spring 2-3 weeks before last frost. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 2" apart. Germination: 14-21.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Carrot fly, aphids, wireworms. Common diseases: Leaf blight, black rot, cavity spot.