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.
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.
Daucus carota
Paris Market
Bright orange to orange-red
Small, round and globe-shaped
Sweet and crisp
Direct sow
Approx. 14–21 days
Approx. 5 mm deep
Thin to approximately 3–8 cm apart
Approx. 25–30 cm apart
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
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. |
🥕 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.
We are a proudly Australian-owned family business dedicated to providing high-quality seedlings, seeds, fruit trees, native plants, and indoor ornamentals. We offer express shipping to SA, VIC, QLD, and NSW, with local delivery and pickups available by arrangement. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, we are unable to send to TAS, WA, or NT. For OH&S and biosecurity reasons, farm tours and direct purchases are not available, and pickups can only be made at our farm gate entrance. We deeply value our loyal customers and thank you for your continued support.
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.
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.
Daucus carota
Paris Market
Bright orange to orange-red
Small, round and globe-shaped
Sweet and crisp
Direct sow
Approx. 14–21 days
Approx. 5 mm deep
Thin to approximately 3–8 cm apart
Approx. 25–30 cm apart
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
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. |
🥕 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.
We are a proudly Australian-owned family business dedicated to providing high-quality seedlings, seeds, fruit trees, native plants, and indoor ornamentals. We offer express shipping to SA, VIC, QLD, and NSW, with local delivery and pickups available by arrangement. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, we are unable to send to TAS, WA, or NT. For OH&S and biosecurity reasons, farm tours and direct purchases are not available, and pickups can only be made at our farm gate entrance. We deeply value our loyal customers and thank you for your continued support.
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