Paris Market

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Sweet, crisp, and vividly fresh—Paris Market carrots arrive with a tender snap and a clean, bright flavor that feels almost luminous from the first bite.

This Danvers-class selection forms uniform, well-shaped roots with a classic tapered silhouette and a smooth, fine-grained texture that shines in fresh salads and quick sautés, as well as in silky purées and vibrant roasts. Ideal for cool-season growing, it’s a garden-to-table favorite when you want dependable shape, gentle sweetness, and a satisfying crunch.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Taproot

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Built like a classic Danvers—fine-grained and crisp—Paris Market carrots give you sweetness that doesn’t slide into mealiness. Serve them raw for maximum snap or roast just until the edges bronze, so the interior stays sweet and tidy rather than woolly.

Best Uses

raw ribbons or matchsticks in crunchy salads where they stay snappy
quick sauté or stir-fry to preserve color and bite
silky purées where the fine texture lets it go smooth
roasting for caramelized edges without turning grainy

Flavor Profile

sweet, bright carrot sweetness tender snap with fine-grained, non-mealy bite clean, fresh, almost lightly floral finish

Kitchen Pairings

butter ginger citrus honey yogurt chicken

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus) problems with carrot rust fly and root damage?

Use floating row cover over the beds from planting until tops are well established to block egg-laying by carrot rust fly. If damage shows up (tunnels, deformed roots), remove and discard the worst roots promptly to reduce fly pressure, then keep the soil surface weed-free and lightly mulch to deter egg-laying. Rotate carrot-family crops and avoid planting in the same spot the next season to break the pest cycle.

How often should I water Paris Market carrots during their main growth phase?

Water deeply to keep the top 2–4 in (5–10 cm) consistently moist—aim for even moisture from emergence through root swelling to prevent cracking and forking. Typically this means watering once or twice per week with enough volume to soak several inches, but adjust based on heat and soil texture; the soil should not dry out between waterings. Avoid frequent light splashing, which dries the surface quickly and leads to uneven root growth.

What are reliable signs that Paris Market carrots are ready to harvest?

Harvest about 70 days after sowing when the shoulder diameter reaches the typical “finger-size” for market carrots—often you can see the top of the root pushing up near the soil line. For peak sweetness, lift a few early to check size and color, then harvest the rest as soon as they hit the desired thickness rather than leaving them to overgrow. If roots start splitting or getting woody at the tips, pull immediately and cool them quickly.