Origin: A classic French market heirloom carrot known for its distinctive round shape and early harvest performance, traditionally grown for fresh eating and market sale

Flavour: Sweet, juicy, and crisp with an appealing carrot flavour perfect for fresh use or processing

Best place to grow: Open fields, raised beds, or containers with loose, well-drained soil in full sun

Fun Fact: Parijse Markt carrots are often compared to “baby” or “golf-ball” carrots due to their small, round roots and quick maturity

Shape, size & colour: Produces small, almost spherical to slightly tapered orange roots approximately golf-ball–sized (about 2.5–4 cm diameter)

Applications: Excellent for fresh snacking, salads, juicing, quick cooking, pickling, freezing, and light storage

Planting Period: February to June (direct sow in beds or containers)

Maturity Period: 60–80 days from sowing for harvestable roots