Parisienne Market Round

Parisienne Market Round Carrot (Daucus carota)

• Developed for urban Paris balcony growing

• Sweet tender carrots for light cooking

• Small round roots stay uniform

• Cool season carrot for containers

• Thrives in shallow compact soils

Parisienne Market Round was bred in 19th-century Paris when many residents grew food on balconies, rooftops, and windowsills instead of in-ground gardens. Long carrots struggled in the city’s shallow boxes and dense soils, so growers selected for a carrot that matured as a compact globe rather than a taproot. The result was a reliable, space-efficient carrot that could be grown close to home, even in crowded urban conditions.

In use, these carrots are mild, sweet, and tender, especially when lightly steamed, roasted whole, or added to simple vegetable dishes. They’re easy to grow in containers, raised beds, and heavier soils, making them practical for modern small-space gardens as well. It’s a variety chosen for where it grows as much as how it tastes.