Carrot Paris Market
€3.50
The Paris Market carrot, also known as Tonda di Parigi or Marché de Paris, is a round heirloom variety from the 19th century.
This ancient French root vegetable is actually perfect for contemporary needs: it does well where other carrots would struggle – for example in shallow, clay-rich or rocky soil. Even better, as the carrots grow just 5 cm in diameter, they’re a perfect choice for containers.
What these small carrots lack in size, they make up for in flavour – they are deliciously tender, bite-sized, and extra sweet, with very smooth skin. They are a fantastic market seller and are very popular with kids because of their ping-pong-ball shape. They’re also a favourite with gourmet chefs, and you’re bound to love the sweetness of this old Parisian, too!
- LATIN NAME
Daucus carota
NAME
Carrot
VARIETY
Paris Market
QUANTITY
500 seeds
PLANT SIZE
Height 20 cm
Width 10 cm
CONTAINER SIZE
Height 20 cm
Width 30 cm
COMPANION PLANT
Tomatoes, lettuces, parsley, onions, garlic chives, nasturtium. - SOWING
Indoor Feb-Apr
Outdoor Apr-May, Sept-Oct
TIMING
Germination 7-20 days
Harvesting 50-70 days
SPACING
When sowing 1-3 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
When thinning 10-15 cm
GROWING
Sunligth Full sun to partial shade.
Soil Well-drained, light and moist soil.
Watering Regular, heavy watering
Feeding Light feeder
CARING
Expert tip Carrot seeds are small, but it’s wise to plant them as thinly as possible. Once the seedlings have developed their first leaves, thin them out to minimise competition and enable the carrots to grow quickly to harvest size.
SUPPORTING
Pollinators
When allowed to flower, carrots are a huge attraction for bees and butterflies.
Pests
Grow aromatic companion plants to repel carrot fly. - HARVESTING
Start pulling up your carrots as soon as they develop a 2–3 cm bright-orange root. Grasp the tops firmly and tug gently – most of the time, the carrots will come out fairly easily.
EATING
Medicinal properties The old saying suggests that carrots are good for your eyes – can anybody prove that there’s no truth in that?! How to eat There’s no better way to enjoy Paris Market carrots than the following: wash and cut in half, leaving the tops on. Add olive oil or butter, plus herbs, salt and pepper. Bake the carrots until they’re tender and well roasted. To make them even more indulgent, add some honey and allow them to caramelise in the oven.
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- LATIN NAME
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SEEDS
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NAME
Alpine Strawberry
VARIETY
Baron Von Solemacher
SHORT DESCRIPTION
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Width 15 cm
CONTAINER SIZE
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Width 30 cm
COMPANION PLANT
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