Little Finger is a French heirloom baby carrot bred for small, slender roots harvested young and tender. The roots grow only about three to four inches long and half an inch to an inch thick, with deep orange color, small cores, and sweet, delicate flavor. Because they are naturally short, Little Finger carrots are excellent for containers, raised beds, and shallow or heavy soils where full-size carrots struggle. They are a favorite for pickling, snacking, and gourmet baby-carrot use, and they mature quickly. Their compact size and quick maturity also make them well suited to succession sowing throughout the season. Little Finger offers gardeners with limited space or difficult soil a sweet, tender, true baby carrot that is ready to eat sooner than standard types.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, tender, and mild with a delicate texture, ideal for snacking and pickling.
Visual Characteristics
Small, slender deep orange roots only three to four inches long with a slim core.
Growing Tips
Ideal for containers, raised beds, and shallow soils; sow in succession and harvest young for tender baby carrots.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.