Mignon carrots are petite roots bred for tenderness and sweetness, reaching harvest in just 84 days. These small, delicate carrots are prized for their refined flavor and buttery texture when picked at their prime, around ½ to ¾ inches in diameter. Growing them requires full sun, moderate water, and well-balanced soil, making them an approachable choice for gardeners seeking a harvest of genuinely sweet, tender roots rather than the oversized storage varieties.
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Mignon carrots mature quickly at 84 days and are specifically bred to be harvested young when they're at their sweetest and most tender. The catalog emphasizes harvesting them at ½ to ¾ inches in diameter before they become woody, which means you can begin enjoying them earlier than standard carrot varieties. This makes them especially rewarding for impatient gardeners or those growing in containers with limited space.
Mignon carrots are eaten fresh and whole, often roasted or steamed to showcase their natural sweetness. Their small, uniform size makes them ideal for elegant plating, and their tender texture means they require minimal cooking. They're a premium choice for fresh eating and specialty farmers' markets where size and tenderness command attention.
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Dig a shallow furrow and sow seeds directly into the garden. Carrots prefer direct seeding and do not transplant well.
Harvest Mignon carrots when they reach ½ to ¾ inches in diameter, at which point they are sweetest and most tender. Irrigate well before harvesting to ensure maximum water absorption into the roots. For these smaller roots, grip the carrot firmly at the base of the foliage, push down gently, then twist as you pull upward. You can harvest in stages as carrots mature, extending your harvest window over several weeks.
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