A small, quick-maturing carrot with short, sweet, tender roots ideal for shallow soils and pots. Perfect for containers and gardeners short on space or patience.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 25 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Carrot 'Baby'
Botanically, Daucus carota 'Baby' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Apiaceae family. It reaches around 25 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Carrot 'Baby'
Carrot 'Baby' suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Carrot 'Baby' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Carrot 'Baby' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Carrot 'Baby' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Carrot 'Baby' in the garden
Carrot 'Baby' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Carrot 'Baby' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Carrot 'Baby'
Plant Sale lists Carrot 'Baby' as seed and seedlings. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Carrot 'Baby' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
