Little Finger Carrot Seeds (Organic)

Little Finger carrots are a charming, miniature variety perfect for gardeners seeking small yet flavorful harvests. These slender roots grow to just 3-4 inches in length and are known for their notable sweetness and tender texture. Little Finger carrots are ideal for snacking, fresh eating, or making flavorful baby food. This fast-growing variety matures in just 55-60 days, making it an excellent choice for succession planting to ensure continuous harvests throughout the growing season. Little Finger carrots thrive in full sun and loose, well-draining soil, and their compact size makes them a great option for container gardening or raised beds.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Daucus carota var. sativus
• Plant type: Biennial
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Carrot
• Kitchen profile: Little Finger carrots are a charming, miniature variety suited for gardeners seeking small yet flavorful harvests.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 45-85°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
• Germination: 6-20 Days
• Height At Maturity: 6"-10"
• Days To Maturity: 50-68 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 2"-3"

Sow Little Finger Carrot directly into a loose, stone-free seedbed and keep the shallow seed zone evenly moist through the potentially extended germination period. Thin seedlings to the recorded spacing so roots have room to size and straighten. Avoid disturbing established roots by transplanting. As maturity approaches, inspect root shoulders and harvest at the diameter and texture you prefer. Mark the sowing date because soil temperature and seasonal conditions can move actual harvest timing.

Their uniform growth and ease of care make them suited for both experienced gardeners and beginners.

These versatile carrots hold their flavor and texture well, whether eaten raw, steamed, or roasted.

Add Little Finger carrots to your garden for a pleasant harvest of small, sweet, and perfectly tender roots.

Before sowing Little Finger Carrot, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

Explore related options in our Carrot Growing Guide.