Paris Market

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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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

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Paris Market 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	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

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.