- Unique for its round shape the Parisian Carrot is a French 19th Century heirloom that is great for container gardening or areas with rocky or heavy soil.
60 days. Parisian Carrot Seeds. Daucus carota subsp. sativus. Non-GMO. Heirloom. The Parisian Carrot is unique in both its shape and ability to grow in difficult soils. This carrot variety grows roots that are very short and squat, they are practically in a globe shape. Because of their short growth pattern, they can be grown in heavy soils where long carrots are difficult to grow. Like all carrots, it does best in well-drained and sandy soils, but unlike others, it can grow in rocky soil. ~18,000 seeds/oz.