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Carrot Seeds, Paris Market

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Paris Market Carrot Seeds – Heirloom, Round, and Container Friendly

Grow a classic French heirloom that’s perfect for small spaces, shallow soils, and quick harvests. Paris Market Carrot Seeds (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) produce charming, round carrots about the size of a golf ball, with sweet, tender flesh and an old-world look. Ideal for raised beds, containers, or poor soil where long carrots struggle.


Why Grow Paris Market Carrots?

  • Round heirloom roots – ~1–2” diameter
  • Ready to harvest in just 50–65 days
  • Perfect for containers and shallow soil
  • Sweet, crisp flavor with tender texture
  • Develops well even in heavy or rocky soil
  • Great for roasting, snacking, or raw plates
  • Open-pollinated / Non-GMO

Growing Information

  • Scientific Name: Daucus carota subsp. sativus
  • Life Cycle: Biennial (grown as annual for roots)
  • Light Requirement: Full sun
  • Cold Stratification: Not required
  • Preferred Season: Cool weather – Spring and Fall
  • Soil Temp for Germination: 55–75°F
  • Time to Germinate: 7–21 days
  • Planting Depth: ¼ inch
  • Spacing: Thin to 1–2" apart in rows 8–12" apart
  • Mature Plant Size: ~6–10" tall; 1–2" round roots
  • Days from Seed to Harvest: 50–65 days

What You’ll Receive

  • Approx. Seed Count: 800–1,000 seeds per pack
  • Weight per Pack: ~1.5 grams
  • Scoop Size (if included): Rounded ¼ tsp ≈ 300–400 seeds
  • Packaging: Paper envelope with printed instructions
  • Packed by real growers at: WeGrowGoodFood™

Planting Tips

  • Sow directly—carrots do not transplant well
  • Keep soil consistently moist during slow germination
  • Thin seedlings early for proper root formation
  • Best flavor in loose, fine soil and cooler temps
  • For sweeter carrots, harvest before roots get woody

Harvest & Use

  • Pull when roots reach 1–2" wide for best flavor
  • Great for roasting whole or slicing raw
  • Tasty in lunchboxes, salads, or garden-to-table plates
  • Stores well short-term if kept cool and unwashed

Companion Plants

  • Pairs well with: Onions, leeks, lettuce, radishes
  • Avoid planting near: Dill or parsnips (can affect flavor or attract pests)

FAQs

Q: Will these grow in heavy or clay soil?
A: Yes! Paris Market carrots are specifically adapted to poor, rocky, or compacted soils.

Q: Can I grow these in pots?
A: Absolutely. Use containers at least 6" deep with loose potting mix.

Q: Are they really round, not long?
A: Yes—this is a true globe-type carrot, about the size of a ping pong ball when mature.

    Carrot Seeds, Paris Market
    Carrot Seeds, Paris Market
    Carrot Seeds, Paris Market
    Carrot Seeds, Paris Market

    About Our Seeds

    • Beyond Organic & Non-GMO

      All of our seeds are Non-GMO and grown beyond organic, using kitchen safe methods without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. We believe in purity from seed to soil, so you can feel confident about what you’re planting, harvesting, and feeding your family.



    • Reliable High Germination

      Tested for Real Gardens, Not Just Lab Conditions: We don’t just grow test plots—we plant our seeds in real soil, under real conditions, and track how they perform in the same kinds of gardens you use.



    • Simple Instructions, Real Support

      Each seed variety comes with easy-to-follow, straight forward planting instructions—no jargon or guesswork. We also offer growing tips based on our own experience to help you succeed, even if you're new to gardening. Our goal is to empower you with confidence, not overwhelm you with complexity. If you ever need help, we're just a message away.

    • Run by Real Growers, Rooted in Faith

      We’re a small, American family business built on values of stewardship, hard work,
      and generosity. We grow what we believe in and give back to causes that matter, including helping single mothers and families in need. Every seed we sell reflects the care we put into our land, our faith, and our community.