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Thumbelina Carrot

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Thumbelina Carrot

Root vegetable

Daucus carota 'Thumbelina'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 4–11
  • 65 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 1" spacing
  • pH 6–7
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  • 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.