Carrot Seed (Paris Market)

Carrot Paris Market is a distinctive little carrot producing small, round, globe-shaped roots rather than the familiar long carrot shape. The roots develop an attractive bright orange to orange-red colour and offer a sweet, crisp eating quality.

Its unusual rounded shape makes Paris Market a fun addition to the vegetable garden and an eye-catching carrot at harvest time. Enjoy the roots fresh, slice them into salads, or serve them whole or halved to showcase their characteristic globe shape.

🥕 Why Grow Paris Market?
Paris Market is all about its distinctive shape. Instead of producing long, tapered roots, this variety forms compact little orange globes. Sweet, crisp and visually different from a traditional carrot, it brings plenty of character to both the garden and the kitchen. 🌿 Botanical Name
Daucus carota 🥕 Variety
Paris Market 🎨 Root Colour
Bright orange to orange-red ⚪ Root Shape
Small, round and globe-shaped 😋 Eating Quality
Sweet and crisp 🌱 Sowing Method
Direct sow 🌱 Germination
Approx. 14–21 days 📏 Sowing Depth
Approx. 5 mm deep 📐 Plant Spacing
Thin to approximately 3–8 cm apart ↔️ Row Spacing
Approx. 25–30 cm apart ☀️ Position
Sunny position with loose, well-drained soil 🥕 What Makes Paris Market Different?

The standout feature of Paris Market is its small, rounded root. While many carrots grow long and tapered, Paris Market develops into a compact globe shape.

Feature Paris Market Colour Bright orange to orange-red Shape Small, round and globe-shaped Texture Crisp Flavour Sweet Kitchen Appeal Eye-catching served whole, halved or sliced 🌱 Sowing & Germination Guide Stage Recommendation Growing Notes Sowing Time Climate dependent Carrots can be grown across a broad sowing window in many Australian climates. Avoid periods of extreme heat or cold and adjust sowing to your local conditions. Sowing Method Direct sow Sow directly where the carrots are to grow. This allows the developing taproot to establish without transplant disturbance. Sowing Depth Approx. 5 mm deep Sow shallowly into finely prepared soil and gently cover the seed. Soil Loose and well drained Remove large stones and break up compacted soil to give the developing roots room to form properly. Moisture Keep consistently moist The shallow seedbed should not be allowed to completely dry out while the seeds are germinating. Germination Approx. 14–21 days Germination speed varies with soil temperature, moisture and seasonal growing conditions. 🥕 Thinning, Spacing & Harvest Requirement Recommendation Thinning Thin young seedlings so the developing roots have enough room to expand without excessive competition. Plant Spacing Aim for approximately 3–8 cm between plants depending on the root size you would like to harvest. Row Spacing Space rows approximately 25–30 cm apart. Root Development Remember that Paris Market naturally develops a small, globe-shaped root rather than a long carrot. Harvesting Check developing roots regularly and harvest as they reach a useful rounded size. 🍴 Harvest & Kitchen Uses Fresh eating: Enjoy the sweet, crisp roots fresh from the garden or add them to veggie platters and lunchboxes.

Whole carrots: The little globe-shaped roots are especially eye-catching served whole.

Halved: Cut the rounded roots in half to showcase their distinctive shape on the plate.

Salads: Slice Paris Market carrots into bright orange rounds for fresh salads.

Roasting: Their unusual round shape adds visual interest to roasted vegetable dishes. ✓ Success Checklist Action Why It Matters Prepare loose soil Gives the developing roots room to form without interference from compacted soil or large stones. Sow directly Carrots develop a taproot and are best established where they will remain until harvest. Sow approximately 5 mm deep Gives the small seed suitable coverage while allowing seedlings to emerge. Keep the seedbed moist Carrot seed is shallowly sown and should not dry out during germination. Thin crowded seedlings Giving each plant adequate space allows the rounded roots to develop properly. Check roots regularly Paris Market is naturally small and round, so don't wait for the roots to become long like a conventional carrot. QPS Grower’s Tip
🥕 Paris Market is meant to be small and round. Don't wait for these carrots to develop the long shape of a conventional carrot. Give the seedlings enough space for their little globe-shaped roots to expand, then harvest progressively as they reach a useful size.