{"product_id":"carrots-thumbelina-100-seeds","title":"Carrots- Thumbelina - 100 seeds","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🥕 Thumbelina Carrots (\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e) Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow \u003cstrong\u003eThumbelina Carrots\u003c\/strong\u003e, a charming round carrot variety that produces small, \u003cstrong\u003eball-shaped orange roots\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the typical long, tapered carrot. The roots are crisp, sweet, and tender, making them excellent for fresh eating, roasting, salads, and pickling. Their compact shape makes Thumbelina particularly well suited to containers, raised beds, and heavy or shallow soils where long-rooted carrots may struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thumbelina Carrot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season biennial, grown as an annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Growing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3–10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round \/ ball-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 inches in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esmall, round carrots\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, crisp flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh eating and roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for containers and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms well in heavy or compacted soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to harvest because of the shallow, rounded roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive and fun variety for children's gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Germination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55–75°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds directly in the garden as carrots generally do not transplant well. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination, as carrot seeds are small and can dry out quickly. Thin seedlings once they emerge to give the roots enough room to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when the roots reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 inches in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thumbelina carrots can be harvested when smaller for especially tender roots or left longer for larger, more mature carrots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed To Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52638377345298,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0965\/7362\/files\/ThumbalinaCarrots.png?v=1787610853","url":"https:\/\/www.aseedtolife.com\/products\/carrots-thumbelina-100-seeds","provider":"Seed To Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}