Carrot 'Baby'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Baby'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Baby likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Baby is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Baby needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Baby from seed

Sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

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

Transplanting Baby

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.

Baby is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

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

Harvesting Baby

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late spring.

Other Names for Carrot 'Baby'

Baby pak, Succulent finger