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Little Finger is a charming French heirloom carrot that brings old-world elegance to modern gardens. Originally developed for canning and pickling, these sweet baby carrots mature in just 57 days, producing perfectly sized 3-6 inch roots with deep orange color. Their compact nature and superb flavor make them ideal for snacking fresh or preserving, carrying forward a tradition that began in French kitchens generations ago.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-10
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Perennial
Low
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This superb baby-type carrot stands out for its perfect snacking size and exceptional sweetness packed into compact 3-6 inch roots. The deep orange color signals high vitamin A content, while the quick 57-day maturity means you can enjoy multiple harvests per season. Originally bred for the exacting standards of French canning and pickling, Little Finger delivers both beauty and flavor in a size that's perfect for children's hands and gourmet presentations.
Little Finger excels as a fresh snacking carrot, perfect for lunch boxes and raw vegetable platters due to its sweet flavor and convenient 3-6 inch size. The variety shines in its original intended uses of canning and pickling, where the uniform small size creates attractive preserved vegetables. These carrots also work beautifully roasted whole, steamed as a side dish, or incorporated into soups and stews where their sweetness adds depth.
Not recommended as root disturbance stunts carrot growth
Sow directly outdoors 2-4 weeks before average last frost date when soil temperature reaches at least 45°F, ideally 60-85°F. Make successive sowings every 3 weeks until 10-12 weeks before first fall frost for continuous harvest
Harvest Little Finger carrots at 57 days when roots reach 3-6 inches in length and display deep orange color. The carrots are ready when shoulders are visible at soil surface and roots feel firm when gently pulled. For best flavor and texture, harvest before roots become oversized or woody.
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“Little Finger carrot traces its roots to France, where it was originally developed specifically for the canning and pickling industries. This heritage variety represents the French tradition of creating specialized vegetables for specific culinary purposes, reflecting the country's dedication to both flavor and functionality in their food culture. The variety has been preserved by seed savers who recognized its unique qualities and superior taste.”