Carrots are one of the most rewarding vegetables to grow. There is something so satisfying about pulling the tall, green, feathered tops from the garden bed to reveal the tapered root that’s been growing, unseen, beneath the soil. But what if, after waiting months, the highly anticipated harvest tastes bitter,…
Lush, green carrots tops are not always a sign that the root is developing properly beneath the soil. On the contrary, while the tops look healthy and vibrant, the roots can be stunted, forked, twisted, or otherwise deformed. It can be disappointing and frustrating to wait 75 to 80 days…
These days, purple, red, yellow, and white carrots are all the rage. But vibrant colored varieties are nothing new. Indeed, carrots have a colorful past. This root crop, which hails from Afghanistan, was originally purple, black, red, white, and green. It wasn't until the 17th century when the Dutch cultivated…
Carrots are members of the Apiaceae family along with celery, dill, coriander, parsley, cumin, parsnip, and fennel. Carrots are perhaps best known for being a source of beta carotene, an antioxidant which the body converts to vitamin A. This root vegetable also has significant amounts of vitamins K and B6,…