{"id":96175,"date":"2019-02-12T05:19:36","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T05:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sbp.tgcsitechecker.com\/?p=96175"},"modified":"2019-10-15T07:53:35","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T07:53:35","slug":"growing-carrots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/growing-carrots\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing Carrots Isn\u2019t Just For The Wascaly Any More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Growing carrots can be a rewarding and life-enriching experience. There&#8217;s nothing like tasting the crisp, sweet crunch of a fresh organically grown carrot that you invested time and effort into producing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Now, here&#8217;s some fabulous news:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Growing carrots at home is a lot more straightforward than you would imagine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Carrots are one of the least difficult veggies to cultivate and maintain, plus they come in all sorts of fun shapes, sizes, and colors.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Benefits Of Growing Carrots<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Growing carrots has numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/home.howstuffworks.com\/carrots3.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">benefits<\/a>, the main one being, of course, health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Carrots are just plain\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods\/carrots#section4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">crazy good<\/a>\u00a0for you. Like most vegetables, carrots pack a lot of healthy fiber, but also some unique benefits not found in other veggies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Here&#8217;s a quick list of the good stuff jam-packed into carrots:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong>: Carrots are filthy rich in beta-carotene (which your body converts to Vitamin A). This vitamin is excellent for the body&#8217;s development, growth, vision, and immune function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin K1:<\/strong> This vitamin, which sports the cute nickname phylloquinone, is fantastic for blood coagulation and good bone health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potassium:<\/strong> This essential mineral is vital for improving and maintaining proper blood pressure control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin B6:<\/strong> This is a group of related vitamins that are deeply involved in helping convert food into life-conquering energy.<\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Carotenoids:<\/strong>\u00a0These substances have incredible antioxidant superpowers that researchers believe\u00a0may improve immune system function and reduce the risk of many diseases, such as:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyeating.sfgate.com\/carrots-heart-7491.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardiovascular disease<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Various\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22259679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">degenerative diseases<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Certain types of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beatcancer.org\/blog-posts\/curing-cancer-with-carrots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cancer<\/a>\u00a0such as those of the stomach, uterus, cervix, and oral cavity<\/li>\n<li>Help prevent cataracts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"bulb-icon01\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bulb-icon01-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-id=\"96204\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><em>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.carrotmuseum.co.uk\/history.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">earliest carrots<\/a>\u00a0in known recorded history were grown in 10th century Persia and Asia Minor, in the region today known as Afganistan.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"Bamiyan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Bamiyan.png\" alt=\"the giant buddhas of bamiyan - afghanistan\" width=\"1250\" height=\"396\" data-id=\"96250\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Giant Buddhas of Bamiyan, Afghanistan<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Additional Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Carrots also contain a ridiculous number of powerful plant compounds that super-charge your health, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alpha-Carotene: <\/strong>This antioxidant partially converts into vitamin A.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Beta-Carotene:<\/strong> <\/strong>Orange carrots have oodles of beta-carotene.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Lutein:<\/strong> <\/strong>This is one of the most common antioxidants found in carrots, and it helps improve eye health. You&#8217;ll find this sight-saver in yellow and orange carrots.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Polyacetylenes:<\/strong> <\/strong>No, it&#8217;s not a dinosaur, but rather a recently identified bioactive array of compounds that could help protect your body against leukemia and other cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anthocyanins:<\/strong> Wanna try saying that three times fast? You&#8217;ll find this antioxidant in dark-colored carrots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"bulb-icon01\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bulb-icon01-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-id=\"96204\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><em>The first carrots were originally purple or white with a thin root. Then, a mutation occurred which removed the purple pigmentation, resulting in a new race of yellow carrots, from which orange carrots subsequently developed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rainbowcarrots.jpg\" alt=\"Contains Atomic Red, Cosmic Purple, Solar Yellow, Lunar White, and Bambino (orange)\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"96252\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Some Popular Varieties Of Carrots<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"family\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/family.png\" alt=\"Carrot Varieties aligned in a circle\" width=\"1280\" height=\"794\" data-id=\"96316\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">When growing carrots, you have a wide variety of options from which to choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">These carrot varieties divide into about six carrot\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.popoptiq.com\/types-of-carrots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">families<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chantenay<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Davers<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Imperator<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Ball (or Mini)<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nantes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hybrids<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The dub-steppin&#8217; Danvers carrot family<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/carrots-2387394_1280.jpg\" alt=\"Carrots\" width=\"1280\" height=\"649\" data-id=\"96306\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Danvers carrots are flavorful medium-sized carrots that take about 70 days to grow and can measure up to around nine inches long with tapered ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Now, this is crazy:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">They are also typically orange in color. However, Danvers carrots can even come in a wide variety of different shades such as red, purple, and yellow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">These varieties are also one of the toughest in the carrot family (spending 70 days in the hole can do that), able to tolerate lousy soil better some other carrots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Moreover, this attribute makes them one of the best carrots for beginners growing carrots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em>The name Danvers comes from the place where the carrots were initially cultivated, which is the city of Danvers, Massachusetts.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DanversPost.png\" alt=\"Danvers, Massachusetts\" width=\"610\" height=\"543\" data-id=\"96254\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Red Dot is Danvers Massachusetts<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The galaxy dominating Imperator carrot family<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/carrot-1565597_1280.jpg\" alt=\"carrot-1565597_1280\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"96307\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Imperator carrots are the most common variety you&#8217;ll find in grocery stores. This variety is the type of carrot Bugs Bunny likely chomps on while he&#8217;s tormenting Elmer Fudd.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Imperator is similar to Danvers carrots, but are thicker in width and often have a higher sugar content than most other carrots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The best dirt for these carrots is a light, sandy loam soil and you&#8217;ll need at least a foot of space to plant and grow this variety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em>Carrots can make materials as strong as\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.carrotmuseum.co.uk\/curran.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carbon fiber<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Carbon_Fiber_Ring_Photograph.jpg\" alt=\"Black Ring made of Carbon Fiber\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"96257\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Carbon Fiber Ring, Image CC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplycarbonfiber.com\/products\/carbonfiberrings?variant=15438119698550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Simply Carbon Fiber<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The mighty Mini or ballin&#8217; Ball carrot family<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ball-carrots-img8897.jpg\" alt=\"ball-carrots-img8897\" width=\"1661\" height=\"1382\" data-id=\"96223\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Mini or Ball carrots, also known as radish-style carrots on the streets, can grow in shallow root zones and growers harvest them when they are small.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">These varieties are perfect for those interested in growing carrots in a container.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Also, these mighty mini carrots may be tougher than their Danvers cousins, able to grow well in even rocky or heavy soils.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em>In the US a typical carrot travels 1,838 miles to reach your dinner table!<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CarrotMigration.png\" alt=\"1,838 Mile carrot Migration to dinner plate\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96259\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Nantes carrot family<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Carrots-Nantes-05741-pk-p1.jpg\" alt=\"Carrots-Nantes-05741-pk-p1\" width=\"648\" height=\"648\" data-id=\"96308\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Nantes carrots are great for those growing carrots at home who want the absolute <strong>easiest variety<\/strong> they can grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">These veggies are sweet and crisp, have blunt tips, and grow up to seven inches in length.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Even better:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Like mini carrots, these carrots also do very well in rocky or heavy soil because they do not twist or fork, unlike other carrot varieties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Plus, you can also grow these carrots indoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em>Carrot juice is used for many other things besides drinking. Master printer and artist Ed Ruscha uses carrot juice instead of printer ink. Vegetable dyes have been traced back more than 5,000 years for use in fabrics.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soft-wool-for-sale-balls-in-wool-and-fabric-store-639083756-5acab4f98023b9003611a3bc.jpg\" alt=\"wool yarn colored with carrot juice dye\" data-id=\"96261\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Wool yarn dyed with carrots. Image CC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucecrafts.com\/make-natural-orange-dyes-for-fabric-2145746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Spruce Crafts<\/a>, article How to Make Organic Natural Orange Dyes for Fabric<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The always classy &#8220;Chantenay&#8221; carrot family<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chantenay-carrots-img554.jpg\" alt=\"Chantenay-carrots-img554\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"96225\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Before the creation of Nantes, Chantenay carrots was once considered the best carrot to grow in heavy or rocky soil because of its size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">This variety can measure up to seven inches long, making them very broad and short.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">They are also an excellent choice for indoor gardening. Furthermore, Chantenay carrots become <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motherearthnews.com\/organic-gardening\/learn-how-to-grow-carrots-zmaz08aszgoe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sweet<\/a>\u00a0as the soil cools in the fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">However, this variety can turn woody and bitter if harvested too late in the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em>A pyramid of carrots using 3 tons of carrots would be approximately four feet square and four feet tall.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hybrid carrots<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/black-carrots-img4343.jpg\" alt=\"black-carrots-img4343\" width=\"1296\" height=\"972\" data-id=\"96309\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>These carrots typically don&#8217;t fit any into any other category because they are usually a mix of two or more different carrot families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready for some weird science?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Check this out:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soultrustrecords.com\/single-post\/FOOD-BY-GOD-Are-Carrots-A-Man-Made-Hybrid-Food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hybrid<\/a> veggies come from two compatible species of plant that receive pollen from each other and produce a hybrid strain with characteristics from both plants.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Popular Carrots<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few favorite carrot seeds from each carrot family. Some of these have the coolest names ever bestowed upon a vegetable.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Danvers<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/danver-carrots-img55.jpg\" alt=\"danver-carrots\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"96219\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highmowingseeds.com\/organic-non-gmo-yellowstone-carrot.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yellowstone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highmowingseeds.com\/organic-non-gmo-danvers-126-carrot.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Davers 126<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpee.com\/heirloom\/heirloom-carrot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heirloom <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Imperator<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/imperator-carrots-img5454.jpg\" alt=\"Imperator carrot family\" width=\"934\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"96221\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/vegetables\/carrots\/main-crop-carrots\/purple-haze-f1-carrot-seed-2680.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purple Haze<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.victoryseeds.com\/carrot_autumn-king.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Autumn King<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.territorialseed.com\/product\/Red-Samurai-Carrot-Seed\/carrot_seed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red Samurai<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mini or Ball<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ball-carrots-img8897.jpg\" alt=\"ball-carrots\" width=\"1661\" height=\"1382\" data-id=\"96223\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Renees-Garden-5592-Carrot-Babette\/dp\/B0028AVBAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tcb-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Renees-Garden-5592-Carrot-Babette\/dp\/B0028AVBAS\">Babette<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.territorialseed.com\/product\/Mignon_Carrot_Seed\/carrot_seed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mignon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Carrots-Round-Baby-Romeo-Seeds\/dp\/B004NF9356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tcb-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Carrots-Round-Baby-Romeo-Seeds\/dp\/B004NF9356\">Romeo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Package-Market-Non-GMO-Seed-Needs\/dp\/B005L3XX78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tcb-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Package-Market-Non-GMO-Seed-Needs\/dp\/B005L3XX78\">Paris Market<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nantes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/nantes-carrots-img421.jpg\" alt=\"nantes-carrots\" width=\"600\" height=\"434\" data-id=\"96224\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/vegetables\/carrots\/early-carrots\/napoli-organic-f1-carrot-seed-209G.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Napoli<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/featured\/heat-tolerant\/romance-f1-carrot-seed-3116.html?cgid=heat-tolerant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Romance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/vegetables\/carrots\/main-crop-carrots\/white-satin-organic-f1-carrot-seed-2746G.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">White Satin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/cosmic-purple-carrot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cosmic Purple<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/purple-dragon-carrot-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purple Dragon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burpee.com\/vegetables\/carrots\/carrot-touchon-prod000644.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Touchon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/vegetables\/carrots\/main-crop-carrots\/white-satin-organic-f1-carrot-seed-2746G.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">White Satin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Chantenay<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chantenay-carrots-img554.jpg\" alt=\"Chantenay-carrots\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"96225\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/vegetables\/carrots\/early-carrots\/caracas-carrot-seed-2456.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caracas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/oxheart-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oxheart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/vegetables\/carrots\/main-crop-carrots\/hercules-f1-carrot-seed-2735.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hercules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/chantenay-red-core-carrot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red-cored<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westcoastseeds.com\/products\/royal-chantenay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Royal Chantenay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hybrid<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"hybrid-carrots\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/hybrid-carrots-img332.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"657\" height=\"487\" data-id=\"96226\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.territorialseed.com\/product\/Giants_Of_Colmar_Organic_Carrot_Seed\/carrot_seed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giant of Colmar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/kuroda-long-8-carrot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kuroda<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/vegetables\/carrots\/main-crop-carrots\/purple-68-f1-carrot-seed-3109.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purple 68<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.territorialseed.com\/product\/Purple_Sun_Carrot_Seed\/purple_power\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purple Sun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.territorialseed.com\/product\/purplesnax-carrot-seed\/carrot_seed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purplesnax<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/vegetables\/carrots\/rainbow-f1-carrot-seed-2414.html?cgid=carrots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rainbow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/smile-carrot-im21.jpg\" alt=\"carrots smiling\" width=\"340\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"96242\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Quick Note About Seeds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Carrot seeds come in three forms: raw, treated with a fungicide, or coated with a layer of bentonite clay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The clay covered seeds are often the most expensive because they retain moisture better during germination than seeds without this coating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">These seeds are also called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/featured\/pelleted-seeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pelletized carrot seeds<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em>In the British Isles, the sea carrot is the only species to grow in the wild.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Daucus_carota_ssp.jpg\" alt=\"daucus carota\" width=\"450\" height=\"344\" data-id=\"96263\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Sea Carrot (Daucus carota ssp. gummifer). This one is growing on the Lizard point, Cornwall. Image CC <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carrotmuseum.co.uk\/qal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Carrot Museum UK <\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/smile-carrot-im21.jpg\" alt=\"carrots smiling\" width=\"340\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"96242\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How To Get Started Growing Carrots<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Before growing carrots, you first need to prepare <\/span><a href=\"\/environmentally-conscious\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">the right environment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">. Like anything else in life, preparation makes growing carrots much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">First, you want to make sure the soil surface is cleared of rocks, trash, large pieces of bark, and other debris.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Carrots flower and produce seeds externally, usually in the form of a seed bud from the flower which forms above ground.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"Processed with VSCOcam with c1 preset\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/carrot-flowers1.jpg\" alt=\"Carrot Flowers\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-id=\"96266\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Photography by Caitlyn Galloway of Little City Gardens, via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunset.com\/garden\/can-you-believe-these-are-carrot-flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Sunset<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tools you&#8217;ll need while growing carrots<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of items you&#8217;ll need for growing carrots.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrot seeds (regular or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/growers-library\/vegetables\/carrot-bed-preparation-spacing-weeding-watering.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pelleted<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Compost (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Sand if you don&#8217;t have sandy loam soil<\/li>\n<li>Rake<\/li>\n<li>Organic mulch<\/li>\n<li>Deep containers<\/li>\n<li>Garden trowel<\/li>\n<li>PH soil meter<\/li>\n<li>Garden fork<\/li>\n<li>Bone meal<\/li>\n<li>Topsoil or potting soil<\/li>\n<li>Watering can<\/li>\n<li>Liquid foliar fertilizer<\/li>\n<li>Raised garden bed if you&#8217;re not seeding directly into the ground<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/calendar.png\" alt=\"calendar\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"96269\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>When to plant<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Carrots grow best in cool climates. Planting in <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motherearthnews.com\/organic-gardening\/learn-how-to-grow-carrots-zmaz08aszgoe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spring<\/a>,\u00a0you&#8217;ll want to plant seeds two weeks before your last frost date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">You can continue planting every three weeks until mid-summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Then you can start replanting for fall and winter around 10 to 12 weeks before your area&#8217;s average first fall frost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Except for beets, carrots contain more sugar than any other vegetable.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Here are some stats for 100 grams of carrots.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soil.png\" alt=\"soil\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"96275\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Image CC By\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/contributor\/200417761\/bits-and-splits?load_type=author&amp;prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ingest-clicktype=\"details-contributor-link\">Bits and Splits<\/a>, via Adobe Stock<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About soil<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Different carrots can grow better in certain types of soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">For example, Imperator carrot types need sandy, well-drained <a href=\"https:\/\/home.howstuffworks.com\/what-is-loam-soil.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">loam soil<\/a>. This type of soil will contain a mix of sand, silt, and a bit of clay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">However, breeds from\u00a0Nantes, Mini, and Chantenay carrot types can also do well in rocky or heavy soil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Additionally, before you get started, you want to test your soil to make sure it has the right <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessdictionary.com\/definition\/pH-scale.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">potential of hydrogen<\/a> (PH) levels, using your PH soil meter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">As it turns out:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Carrots need slightly acidic soil to grow, so a good PH level is between 5.8 to 6.8.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>If you dug a hole to the center of the Earth and dropped a carrot in it, it would take a little over 40 minutes to reach the middle.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How To Determine If You Have Loam Soil<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To find out if you have loom soil, conduct this simple test:<\/p>\n<p>First, take a ball of dirt from your garden into both hands and make a ball. If the ball falls apart, then the soil is probably sandy.<\/p>\n<p>If it forms a tight ball that doesn&#8217;t fall apart when you push it, then it&#8217;s likely clay.<\/p>\n<p>Loam soil will hold its shape like clay, but its shape moves through your fingers when crumpled.<\/p>\n<p>However, if your soil is unusable, you can always buy bagged soil. Some bagged soil also comes premixed with sand.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Preparing the plant bed<\/h3>\n<p>Carrots grow well outside in a raised bed. You can prepare a planting bed by tilling the soil to a depth of at least 12 inches.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a helpful video on building a raised garden bed.<\/p>\n<p>If you have heavy clay soil, you may want to add some well-aged compost and sand to the bed, then turn it over with a garden fork or heavy rake.<\/p>\n<p>This is very important:<\/p>\n<p>Make sure your soil is free of clumps, rocks, and other obstructions. Next, sprinkle some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/homeguides.sfgate.com\/bone-meal-gardening-used-for-71957.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bone meal<\/a>\u00a0across the bed. Bone meal is rich in phosphorus which encourages carrot growth.<\/p>\n<p>After that, water the bed deeply and have it sit for a day or two before sowing your carrot seeds. For the <a href=\"\/10-fastest-growing-trees-plants-in-the-world\/\">fastest germination and growth<\/a>, you want to have evenly moist soil.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/sow.png\" alt=\"sow seeds icon\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"96277\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Sowing your seeds<\/h3>\n<p>When growing carrots, there are two ways you can plant seeds.<\/p>\n<p>The first method is to create rows of deep trenches using the end of your rake or a garden trowel.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need about 12 to 24 inches of spacing between each row, or whatever distance the directions on the seed packet instructs.<\/p>\n<p>Then, sow a few seeds together about two inches apart and a half inch deep down the row.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gurneys.com\/category\/carrot-seed\/a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carrot seed tape<\/a>\u00a0which is a thin paper tape which already has the seeds evenly spaced.<\/p>\n<p>Seed tape is by far the easiest method of planting seeds, with a lot of the work done for you.<\/p>\n<p>Cover the seeds with about a quarter inch of topsoil or potting soil.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Carrot sugar comes from the inspissated juice of the roots, may be used at the table, and it works well for the coughs of consumptive children.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/watering.png\" alt=\"water can icon\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"96279\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Watering<\/h3>\n<p>A vital step in growing carrots is watering. Once you&#8217;ve planted your seeds you&#8217;ll need to use a watering can and gently sprinkle water over the newly planted seeds.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the type of carrots you plant, the seeds should start to germinate or sprout within one to three weeks.<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0factor makes all the difference:<\/p>\n<p>Watering is crucial during this germination phase<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0Keep in mind that\u00a0dry seeds don&#8217;t grow.<\/p>\n<p>Water your seedbed every one to three days to yield the best results. Also, you want to make sure that the soil remains moist, but not over-saturated or soggy.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>From one pound of carrots, we can obtain one ounce and 11 grains of sugar.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/thin.png\" alt=\"thin out icon\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"96284\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Thin your rows<\/h3>\n<p>After your seeds sprout, it&#8217;s time to thin the rows. Thinning involves removing some of your smaller carrot seedlings, so the stronger seedlings have the room and nutrients to grow bigger.<\/p>\n<p>You can thin carrot seedlings about one to four inches apart or following the instructions on the seed packet for the best results.<\/p>\n<p>By the way:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure not to throw out the carrots you pull.<\/strong>\u00a0You can use the smaller carrots for salads, roasting, or other delicious recipes.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Several groups of people create and play\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.carrotmuseum.co.uk\/musical.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">musical instruments<\/a>\u00a0made out of carrots.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can skip thinning altogether if you&#8217;re using seed tape. That&#8217;s because the seeds are already perfectly placed for maximum growth.<\/p>\n<p>Then, apply a thin layer of organic mulch to help the soil stay moist and fight off weeds. Also, if you see any weeds, gently pull them out without disturbing your seeds.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a great video on how to thin your carrots.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/fertelize.png\" alt=\"Fertilize icon\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"96285\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Water and fertilize your carrots<\/h3>\n<p>After you&#8217;ve thinned your seedlings, or if you&#8217;re using seed tape and didn&#8217;t need to thin, the next step is to water and fertilize.<\/p>\n<p>Continue using your watering can to keep the soil moist. Carrots that <a href=\"\/how-to-conserve-water-at-home\/\">don&#8217;t get enough water<\/a> will develop a bitter taste.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford was anti-milk and anti-meat but was devoted to the carrot, which he claimed held the secret to longevity.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Also, if the moisture levels are not consistent, carrots will most likely crack.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent this, using the diluted organic foliar application every three to four weeks will do wonders for your harvest.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a helpful video on using organic liquid fertilizer.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/harvest.png\" alt=\"harvest icon\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"96286\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Harvest and storage<\/h3>\n<p>Carrots can take anywhere from about 60 to 100 days to mature. Consult the back of your seed packet for the exact number of days and set your calendar.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile:\u00a0You can also pick some test carrots around this time to see if they taste ready.<\/p>\n<p>Once your crop&#8217;s ready to harvest, grab the top of the carrot and give it a half-twist and pull. Be sure to cut off the green tops immediately to prevent the loss of moisture.<\/p>\n<p>Rinse thoroughly and store in your refrigerator or a cool, dark area. Here&#8217;s a great tip on keeping your carrots fresher, longer.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/smile-carrot-im21.jpg\" alt=\"carrots smiling\" width=\"340\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"96242\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pests To Beware Of When Growing Carrots<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/carrots-673184_1280.jpg\" alt=\"carrots\" width=\"1280\" height=\"856\" data-id=\"96310\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Unfortunately, when growing carrots, you can&#8217;t just expect your delicious crop to grow unchallenged by nefarious forces of nature waiting to feed on your hard work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">As it turns out:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Carrots face a host of biological threats, most of which are much smaller than you can imagine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Carrots are like candy for rabbits because of their high sugar content.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bugs2.png\" alt=\"bugs bunny with big carrot\" width=\"454\" height=\"653\" data-id=\"96289\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Wascally wabbits!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When we think of carrot gardens, it&#8217;s almost impossible not to think of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bonnieplants.com\/gardening\/keeping-rabbits-out-of-the-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rabbits<\/a>. Thanks to Bugs Bunny, rabbits and carrots are practically synonymous.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s be honest, keeping your garden safe from these cute bushy-tailed invaders isn&#8217;t going to be a walk in the park.<\/p>\n<p>These furry little garden marauders can be as cunning as raccoons, plus they can jump over and dig under barriers.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few strategies for foiling these fluffy garden serial killers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>The only place rabbits\u00a0sweat is through the bottom pads on their feet.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Netting and Fencing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/fence-in-a-box-home-depot-vinyl-privacy-fence-backyard-carrot-plants-farm-vegetable-green-grass-fresh-grow-decor-outdoor-1.jpg\" alt=\"backyard carrot plant farms\" width=\"1300\" height=\"866\" data-id=\"96311\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Netting and fencing. No, it&#8217;s not a new Olympic sport (although I wish). When growing carrots, you can use chicken wire that has one inch or smaller mesh then place it directly over your seedlings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">This\u00a0mesh won&#8217;t inhibit their growth since they are growing underground, but it will make it impossible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/pest\/rabbits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rabbits<\/a> to get your carrots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">But, make sure you anchor the mesh down with a rock or something heavy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">You can also install fencing around your garden. However, it needs to be at least two feet high to prevent most rabbits from jumping over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">To keep them from burrowing under, you can bury the fence at least three to six inches (the deeper, the better) and bend the buried portion away from your plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">You&#8217;ll need to check the fencing frequently to make sure your little friends haven&#8217;t created a new opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">This gardener made a cool video with some interesting ideas on how to re-enforce fencing with chicken wire to keep out rabbits and all kinds of other creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Repellents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Rabbit repellents are another line of defense when growing carrots. They work by either releasing a repulsive odor or making your plants taste bad to rabbits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The taste-based repellents are typically more effective. However, they can backfire and make your carrots inedible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">What&#8217;s more:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Another downside is that you might have to reapply the repellent every time it rains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Here&#8217;s a video with some more advice on keeping rabbits out of your garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Meet The Smaller More Common Carrot Killing Criminals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While rabbits grab most of the headlines when it comes to perceived threats to carrots, the more common culprits are much smaller.<\/p>\n<p>Insects pose a more significant threat to your crop, and there are a number of these threats just waiting in the dirt for a chance to eat up all of your hard work.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of a few more common pests with links to resources for controlling them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weekendgardener.co.nz\/Ask-an-Expert\/Natural-remedies-for-carrot-rust-fly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carrot Rust Fly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/edible\/vegetables\/carrot\/carrot-weevil-management.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carrot Weevils<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetnatural.com\/pest-problem-solver\/garden-pests\/leafhopper-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aster leafhopper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.bugwood.org\/HPIPM:False_Wireworm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">False wireworms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/pest\/cutworms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cutworms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardentech.com\/insects\/millipedes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Millipedes <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicgardening.com\/alternaria-leaf-spot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alternaria fungus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tastefulgarden.com\/Insect-Information-d10.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parsley worms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/10-soil-diseases-and-how-to-save-your-crops-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bacterial Soft Ro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We should also note that if you line your raised garden with items like newspaper, wire mesh, and plastic sheet, you&#8217;ll significantly reduce the odds of suffering from at least some of these pests while growing carrots.<\/p>\n<p>In the long run, when it comes growing carrots and other veggies, controlling disease and insect infestation in your garden requires a good\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/growers-library\/vegetables\/carrot-pests-diseases.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">defense<\/a>\u00a0which is also the best offense.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a video talking about the use of mesh netting to protect your crops.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/smile-carrot-im21.jpg\" alt=\"carrots smiling\" width=\"340\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"96242\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Delicious Carrot Recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/just-raww-nibblin-goIcmbcUMEnyE\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Congratulations! You&#8217;ve done all the hard work growing carrots and now it&#8217;s time to put some of those delightful veggies to work delighting your taste buds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Here are a few savory carrot recipes that will make your months of growing carrots well worth the effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Be sure and try out your multi-color carrots for a colorfully delicious twist on these recipes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Whenever rabbits are happy (which is probably after chowing down on your carrots) they will jump and twist in the air. This is called a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/animal-facts-trivia.blogspot.com\/2009\/02\/rabbits-interesting-rabbit-facts-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">binky<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Glazed carrots<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy the buttery sweet goodness of tender <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/229669\/glazed-carrots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carrots glazed<\/a> and sauteed to delicious perfection. This dish is perfect for kids and adults who don&#8217;t like eating their veggies.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/glazed-carrots-img665.jpeg\" alt=\"glazed-carrots\" width=\"826\" height=\"620\" data-id=\"96236\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">2 pounds of carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1\/4 cup butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1\/3 cup brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1\/4 tsp. of salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1\/8 tsp. ground white pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Place your fresh homegrown carrots in a large saucepan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Next, pour in about an inch of water and bring to a boil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Reduce to low heat, cover and simmer carrots until tender (8 to 10 minutes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Drain and transfer carrots to a bowl<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Melt your butter in the same saucepan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Stir in brown sugar, salt, and white pepper until brown sugar and salt dissolve<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Transfer carrots into brown sugar sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Cook and stir until carrots are glazed with sauce (about 5 minutes)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Carrot fritters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Are you ready to take your homegrown organic carrots to a new dimension of yum? These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/23316\/carrot-fritters\/?internalSource=recipe%20hub&amp;referringContentType=Search&amp;clickId=cardslot%2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carrot fritters<\/a> will make your mouth dance with joy.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Healthy-Carrot-Fritters-mg990.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy-Carrot-Fritters-mg990\" width=\"1360\" height=\"1020\" data-id=\"96237\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1 small onion, cut into one-quarter-inch slices<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">4 carrots, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.juliennepeeler.info\/what-is-a-julienne-peeler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">julienned<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1 bunch green onions, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1\/4 tsp. ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1 cup all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">2 eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1 tsp. salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">2 quarts of oil for deep frying<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Combine carrots, onion, green onions, flour, salt, eggs, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl, then mix well to coat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Using tongs, pick up your veggies and drop them into the hot oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Fry for about three minutes on one side and two minutes on the other<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Serve with a garnish of chopped green onions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Carrots were first grown as\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.carrotmuseum.co.uk\/history1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">medicine<\/a>, not food.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Carrot chips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Give those sodium infested, calorie bloated, processed potato chips the snacking pink slip and enjoy the sweet, crunchy goodness of homegrown <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/236005\/carrot-chips\/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&amp;referringContentType=Search&amp;clickId=cardslot%201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carrot chips<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">&#8220;This is a healthy alternative to potato chips and taste salty and sweet like sweet potato fries. This recipe is inspired by other recipes on the internet that I have played with. The thinner the slices, the crunchier the chips.&#8221; ~Yesnomaybeso7<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/carrot-chips-img112.jpg\" alt=\"carrot-chips\" width=\"900\" height=\"619\" data-id=\"96238\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">4 carrots (washed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1\/4 tsp. salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Place one rack on the highest level and another on the bottom<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Peel carrots into thin strips using a veggie peeler<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Put into a large bowl, then drizzle olive oil over carrot strips and toss to coat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Season with salt and toss again<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Next, spread your carrots onto two baking sheets with a single layer to prevent overlap<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Put one baking sheet on the top rack and the other on the bottom<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Bake carrots in preheated oven for six minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Switch racks and continue baking until carrots are nice and crisp (usually takes about six more minutes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Cool your\u00a0chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Attack mouth with chips<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>It would take 7,920 eight-inch carrots to make a mile of carrots. It\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.carrotmuseum.co.uk\/trivia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">means<\/a>\u00a0you would require 103,348,080 carrots to reach end to end of the Great Wall of China which is 13,049 miles long.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Autumn rainbow sheet pan dinner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Prepare this quick and easy healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/261188\/autumn-rainbow-sheet-pan-dinner\/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&amp;referringContentType=Search&amp;clickId=cardslot%2012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chicken<\/a> dish using your homegrown carrots, and earn some well-deserved &#8220;woot woots&#8221; at the dinner table.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/autmn-rainbow-pan-img54.jpg\" alt=\"autmn-rainbow-pan-img54\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" data-id=\"96239\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1 (12 ounces) bottle of garlic rosemary citrus marinade<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">3 chicken breasts, halved<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1\/2 pound butternut squash, peeled and chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1 gala apple, peeled, cored, and cut into half-inch cubes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1\/2 pound baby carrots (or sliced carrots)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">2 tbsp. olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1\/2 pound fresh brussel sprouts halved<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Place chicken breast halves in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, add marinade, and refrigerate for one hour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Preheat oven to 450\u00a0degrees\u00a0Fahrenheit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Line a sheet pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Place butternut squash, carrots, brussel sprouts, and apple on the sheet pan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Place marinated chicken breasts on top of delectable veggie-fruit mixture and drizzle with leftover marinade from the bag<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear (between 25 and 30 minutes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">For chicken, your instant-read thermometer should read no less than 165\u00a0degrees\u00a0Fahrenheit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Place pan into broiler and broil until the vegetables are lightly browned (two to three minutes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Remove from the oven<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Salivate and serve<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sheet pan smoked sausage, apple, and root veggie dinner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/269230\/sheet-pan-smoked-sausage-apple-and-root-veggie-dinner\/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&amp;referringContentType=Search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sausage<\/a> lovers, sheet pan smoked sausage featuring your freshly harvested carrots and other veggies is a sure-fire hit at the dinner table.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/sheet-pan-sausage-img5454.jpg\" alt=\"sheet-pan-sausage-img5454\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"96240\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">8 ounces baby carrots (you can also substitute with carrots halved lengthwise and sliced to one inch)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1 small red onion, peeled and cut into eight wedges<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">8 ounces Brussels sprouts halved lengthwise<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">3 tbsp. olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1 tsp. kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1\/2 tsp. black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1 pound (12 ounces) package rope smoked sausage, cut in half-inch bias-cut slices<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Medium honeycrisp apple, cut into 12 wedges<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">1 lemon halved<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">2 tbsp. chopped parsley<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Place large baking pan in the oven, preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Toss carrots, brussel sprouts, and onion with oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Arrange vegetable mixture and sausage on the preheated pan in a single layer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Bake in preheated oven until tender (about 20 minutes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Preheat broiler to high<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Add apple to pan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Broil until the apple is tender and veggies are slightly caramelized (five to six minutes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Remove pan from oven<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Squeeze lemon over the pan and sprinkle with parsley<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Take a bow<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/kisspng-vegetable-cartoon-carrot-clip-art-carrot-5ac99d318c7af0.8971386315231624175754-1.png\" alt=\"Carrots-smiling\" width=\"709\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"96212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact:<\/h4>\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Carrot liqueur went on sale for the first time in 2015. The liquid, distilled from carrots grown in France, is sold by Dutch distiller Wenneker.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservationinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/smile-carrot-im21.jpg\" alt=\"carrots smiling\" width=\"340\" height=\"270\" data-id=\"96242\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Growing Carrots and Loving the Taste of Nature<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">While carrots are delicious and should be a staple food in every diet, there&#8217;s also something more to growing carrots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">It&#8217;s the feeling of pride you feel after you&#8217;ve built your raised garden, tilled the dirt, sowed the seeds, protected, watered, fertilized, and after months of work finally harvest your first crop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with gardening, don&#8217;t let the work intimidate you. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/carrot-2M4JGbcpaLuco\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve pulled your first harvest from the ground, you can beam with pride as you serve and enjoy some delicious meals with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>Start growing carrots today and become a carrot rock star!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growing carrots can be a rewarding and life-enriching experience. 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