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How to Grow Parisian Carrots From Seed

By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Updated July 2026

Parisian is the charming round carrot, a small, golf-ball-shaped Paris-market type that is ideal where soil is shallow or rocky. Because it grows down rather than deep, it sizes up in containers and heavy ground that would ruin a long carrot, maturing quickly in about 55 to 60 days. The little roots are sweet and tender, perfect for roasting whole. If deep digging is not an option, this is the carrot for you.

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This is the quick guide to Parisian. 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 Parisian seed directly a quarter inch deep in loose soil or a shallow container, since even round carrots dislike transplanting. Keep the surface moist through the 14 to 21 day germination, then thin to 1 to 2 inches apart. Its round shape thrives in shallow or rocky soil. Harvest the small, round roots in about 55 to 60 days.

Best tip

Parisian is the answer to shallow, rocky, or container soil, because its round roots only need a few inches of depth to form perfectly. Sow it in a wide pot or shallow bed and harvest young when the roots are golf-ball sized and sweetest. Its quick 55 to 60 day turnaround makes it a great crop for the cool ends of the season in hot regions.

At a glance

How to Grow Parisian 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 round, about 1 to 2 inches
Spacing	Thin to 2 to 3 inches apart
Water	Even and steady; about 1 inch a week

Uses

Parisian carrots are made for roasting whole, their round shape caramelizing beautifully, and they are just as good steamed or added to stews. Small and tender, they are a fun fresh snack and look lovely on a plate. Pick them young for the sweetest, most tender bite, and use the tops in soups.

Frequently asked questions

How long do Parisian carrots take to grow?

Parisian is a quick carrot, ready in about 55 to 60 days from sowing. Harvest when the roots are golf-ball sized for the sweetest flavor.

Why are Parisian carrots good for shallow or rocky soil?

Because they grow into small round roots rather than long taproots, they only need a few inches of soil depth, so they thrive in shallow beds, rocky ground, and containers. Long carrots would fork in the same conditions.

How big do Parisian carrots get?

They form small, round, golf-ball-shaped roots about 1 to 2 inches across, the classic Paris-market carrot. Their round shape is what makes them so easy in difficult soil.

What are Parisian carrots best for?

They are perfect for roasting whole, steaming, and fresh snacking, and their small round shape looks great on a plate. Pick them young and tender for the best texture.

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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.