How to prune 'paris market' carrot

Thin seedlings 2–3 weeks after germination; remove damage as needed. Thin crowded seedlings by snipping at soil level with scissors rather than pulling to avoid disturbing neighbours. Remove any yellowed or diseased leaves at the base. Harvest roots before they crack.

Once (thinning); otherwise as needed. Paris Market carrot is a compact, ball-shaped root variety that needs no pruning. Leave the feathery top growth intact to feed the developing root. Remove dead or diseased foliage at the base if needed. Thinning seedlings early to 5 cm apart is the most important 'cutting' task — it is essential for the round roots to form properly.

Thin crowded seedlings by snipping at soil level with scissors rather than pulling to avoid disturbing neighbours. Remove any yellowed or diseased leaves at the base. Harvest roots before they crack.