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Thumbelina Carrot

Thumbelina Carrot: 65-70 days to harvest, 10-17 days to germinate, 1-2 inches between plants, pH 6.0-7.0, hardy in zones 4-11. Fruit runs to about 1-2 inches diameter, round. Give it full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours) and 1 inch per week, keep soil evenly moist water. It will crop in a container. Because this is a hybrid, seed saved from it will not repeat the parent — plan on fresh seed each year.

Root vegetables
65-70days to harvest
10-17days to germinate
Z4–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. Excellent for container growing. Can be grown in as little as 6 inches of soil depth.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water
1 inch per week, keep soil evenly moist
Soil
Well-drained potting mix or loose garden soil
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
1-2 inches
Season
Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Bright orange
Size
1-2 inches diameter, round
Shape
Round, golf ball-shaped
Flavour
Sweet, tender, mild carrot flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh snacking, baby food, steaming whole, pickling, garnishes. Perfect for kids' gardens.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Carrot rust fly, aphids, flea beetles
Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, damping off
Resistance
Good overall disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——June – JulyAugust – September
2——May – JulyJuly – September
3——May – JuneJuly – October
4——April – JuneJuly – October
5——April – MayJune – November
6——April – MayJune – November
7——March – MayMay – November
8——March – AprilMay – December
9——February – MarchApril – December
10——January – MarchMarch – December
11——January – FebruaryFebruary – December
12——January – FebruaryFebruary – December
13——January – FebruaryFebruary – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels carrot fly and aphids with strong onion scent
LeeksDeters carrot rust fly while carrots repel leek moth
RosemaryStrong aromatic oils confuse and repel carrot fly
SageRepels carrot fly and other harmful insects with pungent fragrance
LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides living mulch and efficient space use
RadishesLoosens soil for carrot growth and matures quickly before carrots need space
TomatoesProvide partial shade and may improve carrot flavor
PeasFix nitrogen in soil and light foliage doesn't shade small carrots

Avoid

DillCan stunt carrot growth and attract carrot fly when mature
ParsnipsCompete for same soil nutrients and space as fellow root vegetable
CorianderMay inhibit carrot germination and early growth through allelopathy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g)
41
Protein (g)
0.93
Fat (g)
0.24
Carbohydrate (g)
9.58
Fibre (g)
2.8
Sugars (g)
4.74
Vitamin A (µg)
835
Vitamin C (mg)
5.9
Vitamin E (mg)
0.66
Vitamin K (µg)
13.2
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.138
Folate (µg)
19
Calcium (mg)
33
Iron (mg)
0.3
Magnesium (mg)
12
Phosphorus (mg)
35
Potassium (mg)
320
Zinc (mg)
0.24
Selenium (µg)
0.1
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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