Minicor

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sweetly fragrant and vividly tender, Minicor baby carrots arrive with a crisp snap and a clean, honeyed flavor that tastes bright even at first bite.

Their petite, uniformly shaped roots develop a smooth, fine-grained texture and a deep orange glow that roasts up beautifully and shines fresh for snacking, salads, and quick pickling. At about 55 days, they’re an ideal choice for gardeners who want a reliable, garden-to-bag harvest of perfectly sized carrots.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Minicor Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Direct Sow	Jun 15th	Aug 9th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 26th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 19th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Apr 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Minicor baby carrots hit with a honeyed sweetness and a peppery aromatic lift, then finish clean—no pithy edge. Because they stay tender and fine-grained, they caramelize fast under heat and won’t go grainy, making them especially good for hot-pan glazes and quick pickles.

Best Uses

quick sauté or blistering in a hot pan for a crisp bite
roast until caramelized at the edges without going woody
snacking raw with a sharp dip (they stay snappy)
quick refrigerator pickles where they keep a bright color and texture

Flavor Profile

sweet honeyed carrot flavor vivid, almost peppery aromatic snap fine-grained tenderness clean finish without bitterness

Kitchen Pairings

butter maple ginger cumin lemon feta

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat powdery mildew or leaf blight on Daucus carota (carrot) during the main growing period?

Watch for pale gray-white powdery patches on foliage or sudden dark, water-soaked spots that spread on carrot leaves. Improve airflow by thinning seedlings to the recommended stand, avoid overhead watering, and remove badly infected leaves early so the crown stays dry. If problems persist, spray a labeled fungicide for powdery mildew on edible roots/leaf crops and stop harvesting any treated foliage until the label clearance time is met.

How often should I water carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus) so they develop straight roots instead of cracking or forking?

During active root swelling (roughly weeks 3–7 after sowing), keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist, watering deeply about 2–3 times per week depending on heat and soil type. Let the soil surface dry slightly between waterings, but don’t allow it to fully dry out, which can cause cracking and uneven growth. Mulch with a thin layer of fine, weed-free material to reduce surface drying and maintain steadier moisture for these shallow-rooted seedlings.

When are “Minicor” carrots ready to harvest, and how can I check without breaking the roots?

Harvest at about 55 days or when the shoulders are visible and the roots have reached your desired small size (for minicor types, often just finger-to-thumb thickness). Gently loosen the soil with a fork beside the row and lift a few to confirm firmness and color—carrots are ready when they feel crisp and sweet, not rubbery. Pulling by the tops is easiest only if the soil is loosened; otherwise, you may snap thin roots.