Small size, but big flavor! 'Tonda di Parigi', Italian for "Round of Paris", is deep orange, sweet and tender, and the round shape is a unique feature among carrots. Shallow roots mean you can grow it in a shallower bed or even in a container!
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Family: Apiaceae
Type: Carrot
Native: Africa, Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Roots are 1"–2" long at their peak.
Variety Info: Dark orange, round root, sweet and tender. 'Tonda di Parigi' is a French heirloom in a class of its own; it does not fall into any of the four primary carrot types (Chantenay, Nantes, Danvers, and imperator).
Attributes: Good for Containers, Good for Heavy Soil, Frost Tolerant
Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com
Small size, but big flavor! 'Tonda di Parigi', Italian for "Round of Paris", is deep orange, sweet and tender, and the round shape is a unique feature among carrots. Shallow roots mean you can grow it in a shallower bed or even in a container!
Days to Maturity: 65 days
Family: Apiaceae
Type: Carrot
Native: Africa, Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Roots are 1"–2" long at their peak.
Variety Info: Dark orange, round root, sweet and tender. 'Tonda di Parigi' is a French heirloom in a class of its own; it does not fall into any of the four primary carrot types (Chantenay, Nantes, Danvers, and imperator).
Attributes: Good for Containers, Good for Heavy Soil, Frost Tolerant
Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com