Parisian

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

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Sweet as spun sugar with a crisp, tender snap, Parisian baby carrots form petite, evenly sized roots that glow in the garden with a bright, carrot-orange finish.

Their fine texture stays pleasantly delicate—ideal for fresh garden enjoyment and quick roasting, where their natural sweetness deepens without turning woody. A cool-season favorite at about 60 days, Parisian delivers a tidy harvest of uniform little gems that look as good as they taste in vibrant salads and lively pickles.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Taproot

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Parisian 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	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 31st – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 24th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 18th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 12th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 7th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 3rd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 30th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 24th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 19th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 9th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 31st – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 22nd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 5th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 10th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Parisian baby carrots are built for speed: their fine, delicate bite stays tender and sweet without slipping into woody cheer. Roast or glaze briefly for a lacquered exterior, or go raw with lemony dressing so the crunch stays electric.

Best Uses

shaking-fast sauté or quick roast until just glazed and still snappy
raw shaved or whole baby carrots in salads with acidic dressings
quick pickles/brines for a tangy crunch
buttery pan-glaze (honey-butter or brown-butter) for a glossy coating

Flavor Profile

sweet, candy-like carrot flavor crisp-tender snap with fine texture bright, lightly earthy finish

Kitchen Pairings

honey butter feta ginger lemon tarragon

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat carrot root flies and rust-colored carrot leaf spots on Daucus carota var. sativus (Parisian)?

Look for carrot fly activity by checking for wilting tops and small maggots near the crown; prevent it by covering beds with fine mesh immediately after sowing and keeping the cover on until tops are well established. If leaf spots (rusty/brown spots) appear, remove heavily affected leaves, avoid overhead watering, and improve airflow by thinning seedlings to the spacing your row allows.

How often should I water Parisian carrots during the main 45–60 day root-filling phase?

Keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist from germination through root thickening, usually watering 1–2 times per week depending on your soil and heat. Once roots start swelling, water deeply enough to reach the root zone after dry spells, but avoid letting the soil swing from very dry to soaked, which can cause cracking and misshapen roots.

What signs tell me my Parisian carrots are ready to harvest at about 60 days?

Harvest when the shoulders of the roots are clearly visible above the soil and are about pencil-to-thumb size (Parisian are compact, fast types). Pull a sample and check that the root is firm and evenly thick with minimal “shoulder” taper; if roots are still thin or hollow-looking, wait a few more days.