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Little Fingers Carrot Seeds

Little Fingers Carrot Seeds

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Survival Garden Seeds Little Finger Carrot is the perfect choice for cultivating petite carrots with immense flavor in your garden. These diminutive delights are specifically tailored for canning, ensuring a consistent and abundant harvest. Embrace successive plantings to enjoy a continuous supply of these delightful baby carrots.

Gourmet Delight - Renowned for their exceptional flavor, these baby carrots boast a vibrant orange hue and are ideally suited for cultivation in containers or small garden plots. Rapid Development - With a quick maturation period, these carrots achieve their distinctive orange color early on, reaching lengths of 8-10.16 centimeters and diameters of up to 2.54 centimeters. They serve as an excellent addition to salads, perfect for pickling, and are an ideal choice for canning projects.

Little Fingers epitomize the essence of sweetness and gourmet quality in a petite package, making them an excellent choice for serving whole or incorporating into pickled delicacies. Measuring a mere 8 centimeters in length, these tender carrots offer nearly coreless goodness, ensuring superior taste and texture. Their compact size also makes them suitable for container gardening, providing flexibility in cultivation methods.

Carrots have a rich history steeped in tradition, with early civilizations recognizing their medicinal properties for various ailments ranging from indigestion to cancer. The introduction of French carrot varieties by seed specialist Louis de Vilmorin in the 19th century, including Little Finger carrot seeds, further elevated their popularity. Following World War I, carrots surged in popularity in the United States, with commercial production primarily concentrated in Texas, Michigan, and California. Explore our diverse selection of heirloom carrot seeds to embark on your gardening journey!

How To Grow

Sowing: Prepare the soil at least 3 weeks before the final expected spring frost or when the soil temperature reaches 7.2 degrees Celsius. These elongated, slender carrots thrive in deeply cultivated, loose soil to attain their maximum length potential of up to 20.32 centimeters. Create raised mounds in rows, approximately 20.32 centimeters wide; sow the seeds on these mounds, covering them with a loose layer of soil measuring about 0.635 centimeters. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist, avoiding compaction above the seeds, as it may hinder germination. In cooler climates, stagger the sowing of Little Finger carrot seeds every 3-6 weeks to ensure a continuous harvest. However, in warmer regions, cultivation may be limited to spring and fall seasons due to the intolerance of excessive heat. For added benefits, consider companion planting with aromatic herbs or onions to deter carrot flies and their larvae.

Growing: Once the seedlings reach a height of 5.08 centimeters, delicately thin them to distances ranging from 5.08 to 10.16 centimeters, depending on the desired size of the carrots. Providing more space between plants allows for larger growth. Maintain consistent soil moisture levels, and when carrot tops begin to emerge, apply mulch to preserve their tenderness. Vigilantly control weeds to prevent stunted growth of the developing carrots.

Harvesting

Baby carrots are ready for harvest when they reach a length of approximately 8 centimeters. For optimum flavor and tenderness, it is advisable to harvest them when they are still relatively small.

Seed Saving

To ensure genetic purity, isolate carrot plants intended for seed production from other varieties, ideally at a distance of at least three kilometers, or use protective barriers to prevent cross-pollination. In regions where winter frost occurs, harvest carrots before the first heavy frost by twisting off their tops and storing them in damp sand or sawdust at temperatures around 2 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to harvest 30-40 carrots to maintain genetic diversity. In warmer climates, leave the carrots in the ground during winter, covering them with a thick layer of mulch. Allow the plant to flower in spring; once the flowers turn brown and dry, cut them off and let them fully dry. After removing as much debris as possible, store the seeds in a cool, dry location for up to three years.

Extra Facts

Planting Methods: Direct Sowing, Raised Beds, Container Gardening, Intercropping, Successive Planting, Trench Planting, Palleted Seeds, Indoor Seed Starting, Vertical Gardening

Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Summer

Planting Season: Early Spring

Latin Name/USDA Zones: Daucus carota/ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Sunlight Required/ Height: Full Sun/ 15-30 cm

Shelf Life After Test Date: Little Fingers Carrot Seeds typically have a shelf life of 1 to 3 years after the test date if stored correctly. To maintain viability, store them in a cool, dark, and dry place in an airtight container. While germination rates may decline over time, using fresher seeds enhances success in cultivation. Always refer to the seed packaging for specific shelf life and storage instructions.

Seed Type: Open Pollinated

Soil Type: Sandy Loamy Soil

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