Tonda di Parigi

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sweet, sun-warmed flavor meets a tender, snap-crisp bite in Tonda di Parigi—round carrots that develop a vivid, carrot-orange glow and a fine, smooth texture.

Their compact shape cooks down into velvety sweetness with ease, while their juicy crunch shines in fresh preparations and quick pickles. A warm-season favorite for gardeners who want reliable, uniform roots at about 70 days, with harvests that feel like a small harvest of bright color from the bed.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Taproot

Botanical illustration of Tonda di Parigi

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Tonda di Parigi 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	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	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Tonda di Parigi’s round roots are built for contrast: bite-sized snap raw, then a fast turn to silky sweetness under heat. The smooth, uniform texture also makes them ideal for quick pickles where they stay crisp instead of going flabby.

Best Uses

quick pickles and refrigerator crudo-style slices
shallow-roast or sheet-pan caramelizing (they’ll glaze without turning hollow)
raw ribbons with a creamy, tangy dressing
buttery carrot “velouté” style mash for soup or side

Flavor Profile

sun-warmed sweetness snappy, juicy crunch fine, smooth texture carrot-top herbaceous lift

Kitchen Pairings

ginger lemon honey butter yogurt cumin

Frequently Asked Questions

What pests or diseases most commonly affect Daucus carota var. sativus (Tonda di Parigi), and how do I control them?

Carrot rust fly larvae can burrow into roots, leaving tunnels near the crown; use floating row cover immediately after sowing and keep it on until harvest. Powdery mildew and leaf blight can develop in humid conditions—improve airflow with proper spacing and remove heavily infected tops early to slow spread.

How often should I water Tonda di Parigi during the main growing phase to form good roots?

After germination, keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, typically about 1 inch of water per week depending on heat and soil type. Water more lightly and more frequently during hot spells to prevent root cracking, and taper to slightly drier conditions in the final 1–2 weeks before harvest.

How can I tell when Tonda di Parigi is ready to harvest?

Harvest around 70 days from sowing when roots are firm and about the expected small “round” carrot size, usually with the shoulder just at or slightly above the soil surface. If you gently lift a plant and the root is pencil-to-finger sized for this variety, it’s ready—leave the rest in the ground and check again in a few days.