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Carrot 'Paris Market Atlas' Seeds
Daucus Carota Paris Market
Heirloom globe-shaped carrots
An ideal carrot to grow in shallow soil, this heirloom carrot was a firm favourite in 19th France and incidentally with us.
Approx 300 seeds
- Grow Your Own
- Heirloom
- Big Harvest
- Easy to Grow
Carrot 'Paris Market Atlas' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Carrot 'Paris Market Atlas' seeds produce small, globe-shaped roots ideal for shallow soils and small gardens. These heirloom carrot seeds thrive in full sun with regular watering and can be sown from early spring to late summer for a fresh, crunchy harvest.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Carrot 'Paris Market Atlas' Seeds
- Sow:Apr–Oct
- Germination:10–14 days in moist soil
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained, shallow soil; thin seedlings to 5cm apart
- Water:Regular watering to keep soil consistently moist
- Harvest:90–110 days; harvest when roots reach golf ball size
- Best for:Small gardens, shallow soils, containers, heirloom vegetable beds
This classic 19th-century French carrot variety is perfect for gardeners with limited space or shallow soil. The globe-shaped roots are sweet and tender, making them a delightful addition to any homegrown vegetable patch.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.25. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.25
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Standard delivery (multiple parcels) — large orders
- £7.50
- Free delivery (orders £60 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Heirloom Carrot 'Paris Market Atlas' Seeds
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How to Grow
Carrot 'Paris Market Atlas' seeds are best sown directly outdoors in containers or garden beds, as they thrive in shallow, well-prepared soil. This heirloom variety prefers a consistent moisture level to support the development of its distinctive globe-shaped roots.
Sowing
Sow the seeds directly into a well-prepared seed bed from April to October, ensuring the soil remains moist to encourage germination. Direct sowing is essential as carrots do not transplant well, especially this variety suited to shallow soils.
Growing
Once seedlings emerge, thin them carefully to provide enough room for the globe-shaped roots to grow without crowding, ideally in containers of at least 30 cm depth. Maintaining proper spacing during the growing months from May to November helps maximise root development and overall plant health.
Plant care
Keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season, avoiding waterlogging to prevent root rot. Regular thinning not only improves airflow but also ensures the globe carrots have enough space to mature properly. Succession sowing between April and October can provide a continuous harvest of these small garden carrots.
About Carrot 'Paris Market Atlas'
Ideal for pots and small gardens, this heirloom carrot is quick to grow and thrives in shallow soil.
- Grow Your Own
- Heirloom
- Big Harvest
- Easy to Grow
History of Carrot 'Paris Market Atlas'
Carrots were introduced to England during Elizabethan times. While the roots were eaten, the feathery leaves were sometimes used as decorative accents in clothing and accessories.
FAQs
Typically 12-16 weeks from sowing.
When roots reach desired size and the shoulders are visible above soil. Harvest: 90–110 days; harvest when roots reach golf ball size. The harvest window runs May to November. Watering: regular watering to keep soil consistently moist.
Yes, especially shallow-rooted varieties like Paris Market Atlas. It is suited to small gardens, shallow soils, containers and heirloom vegetable beds. It is an annual, completing its whole life in one season, so sow again the following year.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs April to October, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 300 seeds in the packet, so there is plenty to share. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits small gardens, shallow soils, containers and heirloom vegetable beds, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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