Minicor

Carrot

55d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jun 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 1st
Harvest Begins	Jul 26th
Harvest Ends	Aug 1st

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

Recommended Companions

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.

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.