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Carrot Thumbelina

1992 AAS Edible – Vegetable Winner

Thumbelina is a mini-carrot roughly the size of a golf ball when harvested.  This gourmet carrot is delicious eaten raw or cooked.


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Categories: 1992, Carrot, Container Suitable, Edibles/Vegetables, National
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Carrot
Variety Name: Thumbelina
Year: 1992
Common Name: Carrot
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Petoseed/Seminis Vegetable Seeds

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright fronds
Plant Height: 6-8 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Orange
Fruit Shape: Globe, sphere shaped
Fruit Size: 3/4-1 inch
Fruit Flavor Description: Earthy sweet, crisp and crunchy
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 1

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Garden Spacing:
2 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 55-77
Days To Harvest (Transplant): Not recommended
Plant Spread: 20-30 seeds per foot, thin to 2 inches apart
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: Crack

HOW TO GROW

Sow seeds at same time as other carrots. Plant 20-30 seeds per foot and thin to 2″ apart. Wider spacing results in larger carrots. Very little digging required when carrots are mature. Performs well even in heavy clay soils. Enjoy fresh (no peeling needed), steamed, baked or roasted.

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