{"product_id":"carrot-seeds-parisian-heirloom-variety-with-short-round-roots-for-containers-and-heavy-or-rocky-soils-976264","title":"Carrot Seeds - Parisian Heirloom Variety with Short Round Roots for Containers and Heavy or Rocky Soils","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarrot seeds of the Parisian variety grow short, nearly globe-shaped carrots with orange skin and flesh and a sweet, tender flavor. This non-GMO, open-pollinated French heirloom offers a distinctive round root shape for your vegetable garden or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact root shape makes Parisian a useful choice for heavy or rocky soils where longer carrots can struggle, although loose, well-drained soil remains preferable. Sow directly in full sun and maintain even moisture as the roots develop: drought stress can cause them to elongate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, squat roots develop an almost spherical shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, tender orange carrots add a distinctive shape to homegrown harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom variety originating in nineteenth-century France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for containers and capable of growing in heavy or rocky soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sowing avoids transplanting a crop that does not transplant well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parisian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daucus carota subsp. sativus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO; heirloom; open-pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 55–60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, loamy, composted and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange skin and flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 g packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1,200 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 oz package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18,000 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 72,000 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 lb package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 288,000 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 lb package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1,440,000 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 lb package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7,200,000 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Parisian carrots grow in heavy or rocky soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Parisian carrots have short, squat roots that can grow in heavy or rocky soils where long carrots have difficulty developing. Loose, well-drained soil is still the preferred growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I transplant Parisian carrot seedlings or sow them directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Parisian carrot seeds directly where you want them to grow. This carrot variety does not transplant well and is best sown in cool weather, such as early spring or late fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I help Parisian carrots keep their round shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep moisture even while Parisian carrot roots develop. Drought stress can make the roots grow longer as they reach for moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do Parisian carrot seeds take to germinate and mature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eParisian carrot seeds typically germinate in 14–21 days, with maturity at approximately 55–60 days. 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