Thumbelina Carrots
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Description/Taste
The Thumbelina carrot is a mini carrot that is roughly the size of a golf ball when harvested. Its has a deep orange outer skin with small circular ridges throughout the carrot. Thumbelina carrots offer a sweet flavor with mild herbaceous undertones.
Seasons/Availability
Thumbelina carrots are available during the winter and early spring months.
Current Facts
Round carrots are members of the Umbelliferae family, which is overwhelmingly comprised of 455 genera and over 3500 species, making this family one of the largest taxon among higher plants. Each plant in this family has the umbrella-like flower clusters at maturity that distinguishes this family of plants. Carrots, in general, are the most important food plant within the Ubelliferae family. Relevant Round carrot varieties include Early Horn, Mini Round, Golden Ball, Thumbelina and Parisian Rondo.
