Producers of Baby Carrots actually plant the carrots close to each other in order to keep them smaller in size so they can be cut into a smaller-shaped vegetable to make them easier for processing into the Baby-Carrot sized variety. A second option available is the fresh version of baby carrots that are actually grown as a small variety of the larger relative. Tender in texture and mildly sweet in flavor, this version does require preparation to remove the stalk and the skin if desired.