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Thumbelina Carrot
Root vegetableDaucus carota 'Thumbelina'
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–11
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 1" spacing
- pH 6–7
Overview
An adorable golf ball-sized carrot that's perfect for container gardens and shallow soils where longer varieties struggle. Despite their tiny size, these round carrots pack full-sized flavor and sweetness. Winner of the All-America Selections award for its exceptional performance and unique appeal to gardeners with space constraints.
Planting
Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. Excellent for container growing. Can be grown in as little as 6 inches of soil depth.
Growing
Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 1" apart. Germination: 10-17.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Carrot rust fly, aphids, flea beetles. Common diseases: Alternaria leaf blight, damping off.