Little Finger Carrot Seeds (Organic)

Little Finger Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus) is an heirloom gourmet baby carrot with slender, cylindrical, blunt roots about 3 inches long. It has a very small core, smooth skin, and deep-orange color, and was developed in France for canning and pickling whole. The tops are weak, so harvest carefully and early.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Daucus carota var. sativus
• Type: Heirloom biennial, organic
• Days to maturity: 50 to 68 days
• Germination: 6 to 20 days
• Soil temperature: 45 to 85 degrees F
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 2 to 3 inches
• Root length: about 3 inches
• Seeds per pack: about 500 (about 41,414 per 1 oz bulk)

Best for

• Fresh snacking and baby food
• Canning and pickling whole
• Container gardens and raised beds
• Succession planting for continuous harvests
• Beginning and experienced gardeners

How to grow

Sow 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in loose, well-draining soil in full sun, with soil around 45 to 85 degrees F. Seeds germinate in 6 to 20 days. Thin to 2 to 3 inches apart. Roots mature in 50 to 68 days; harvest carefully and early since the tops are weak. Sow in succession for a steady supply.

Flavor profile

Exceptionally sweet and tender with a tender texture, delicious raw, steamed, or roasted.

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