Carrots

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Carrots

Carrots

Classification: Vegetable

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Specific Features:
  •   Salad Vegetable
  •   Root Vegetable
  •   Garden Worthy
  •   Edible Raw: YES
  Important Seasons
  •   Year-round

Bugs Bunny loves carrots, and because I loved Bugs Bunny when I was a kid, I became a big fan of carrots myself. But even without the cartoon influence, carrots are certainly one of the main ingredients for good health throughout the world. 

According to Organic Facts Website, 

The health benefits of carrots include reduced cholesterol, lower risk of heart attacks, prevention of certain cancers, improved vision, and reduced signs of premature aging. Furthermore, carrots have the ability to improve the skin, boost the immune system, improve digestion, protect cardiovascular health, detoxify the body, and boost oral health in a variety of ways. They also provide a well-rounded influx of vitamins and minerals.

 

  Buying Tips

Make sure the carrots are not limp.

  Preserving Tips

Carrots freeze well.

  Growing Tips

Carrots are easy to grow in your garden from seed. Like most root vegetables, they enjoy a light, well-draining, non-clay soil. Water frequently. Give them plenty of light. They can even grow in containers if they are deep enough to allow for root growth.

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