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A Little Fingers carrot freshly pulled from the garden

How to Grow Little Fingers Carrots From Seed

By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Updated July 2026

Little Fingers is a slim, tender baby carrot, a Nantes-type that grows just 3 to 4 inches long and stays sweet and crisp. It matures fast, in about 55 to 60 days, and its small size makes it ideal for containers, shallow beds, and impatient gardeners. Pick them young and whole for snacking, roasting, or pickling. Because it stays short, it forgives soil that would twist a longer carrot.

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This is the quick guide to Little Fingers. For the full step-by-step on starting seeds, sowing, feeding, and troubleshooting carrots, see our complete guide to growing carrots from seed.

Quick start

Sow Little Fingers seed directly a quarter inch deep in loose soil or a deep container, since carrots resent transplanting. Keep the surface moist for the 14 to 21 day germination, then thin to 1 to 2 inches apart. Water evenly and steadily. These small, slim baby carrots are ready to pull in just 55 to 60 days.

Best tip

Because Little Fingers stays short, it is the carrot to reach for when your soil is shallow or your space is a pot on the patio. Sow it thickly and thin lightly, then harvest young for the sweetest, most tender roots. In hot regions, its quick 55 to 60 day turnaround lets you slip a crop into the cool ends of the season, spring or fall, before heat sets in.

At a glance

How to Grow Little Fingers Carrots From Seed — growing specifications at a glance
Botanical name	Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Plant type	Cool-season biennial grown as an annual
USDA zones	2 to 11 (grown as an annual)
Sun	Full sun (6+ hours); tolerates light shade
Days to maturity	55 to 60 days
Height	Roots 3 to 4 inches
Spacing	Thin to 2 to 3 inches apart
Water	Even and steady; about 1 inch a week

Uses

Little Fingers is made for eating whole. Its slim, tender roots are perfect for fresh snacking, lunchboxes, and dipping, and they roast or steam beautifully with just a rinse. They also pickle well as sweet baby carrots. Pick them young for the best texture, and use the feathery tops in soups or pesto.

Frequently asked questions

How long do Little Fingers carrots take to grow?

Little Fingers is a fast baby carrot, ready in about 55 to 60 days from sowing. Its small size means you can harvest even sooner for tender snacking carrots.

How big do Little Fingers carrots get?

They grow into slim, cylindrical roots about 3 to 4 inches long, a true baby Nantes type. Their small size makes them ideal for containers and shallow soil.

Can I grow Little Fingers carrots in containers?

Yes, they are one of the best carrots for pots because they only need about 8 inches of depth. Use loose, stone-free potting mix and keep it evenly moist.

What are Little Fingers carrots best for?

They are best eaten young and whole, for fresh snacking, roasting, steaming, or pickling as sweet baby carrots. Their tender texture is at its best when picked small.

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By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Maxim founded Organo Republic in 2017 and personally selects, tests, and grows the heirloom, non-GMO varieties the company offers. Under his leadership, Organo Republic was named Agri Business Review’s Top Non-GMO Seed Variety Solution 2026.