Petite Sweet Little Finger
Carrot · Nantes
Heirloom
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
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Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Daucus
Characteristics
Color
Orange
Flavor
Sweet
Intended Use
Baby VegetableCanningFresh / SaladPickling
Interior Color
Orange
Maturity
Early
Size
Mini
Texture
Crisp / CrunchyTenderThin-Skinned
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
France
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Germination
7–25 days
at 40–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
55–65 days
Plant Height
1 in
Fruit Size
3–3 1/2 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
10-12 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1/2–3 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
2–4 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
45–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–95 °F
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Air Temp
12–75 °F
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