Carrot
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Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Wissenschaftlicher Name

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Familie

Apiaceae

Herkunft

Central Asia (Afghanistan)

Typ

Biennial (grown as annual)

70-80 days

Kulinarische Verwendung

Geschmack: Sweet, earthy, crunchy

  • Raw as snack or in salads
  • Roasted or glazed
  • Soups and stews
  • Juiced
  • Carrot cake

Pflanzkalender

Drinnen säen

Not recommended

Draußen säen

MarchAprilMayJuneJuly

Ernte

JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober

Gesundheitsvorteile

  • Extremely high in beta-carotene/vitamin A
  • Supports eye health and night vision
  • Contains antioxidants
  • Good for skin health
  • May help reduce cholesterol