Carrot 'Little Finger'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Little Finger'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Little Finger is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ideally plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 6.5 as Little Finger likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Little Finger from seed

Sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Little Finger about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Little Finger

Sow in deep, well-worked, stone-free soil after danger of heavy frost from spring to midsummer. Do not transplant, as crooked roots may result. Cultivate periodically or mulch to control weeds. Keep soil evenly moist.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Little Finger is a very hardy plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Little Finger about 14 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Little Finger

Small three inch carrots.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early summer.