Carrot
Leafy GreensPrincipiante

Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Nombre Científico

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Familia

Apiaceae

Origen

Central Asia (Afghanistan)

Tipo

Biennial (grown as annual)

70-80 days

Usos Culinarios

Sabor: Sweet, earthy, crunchy

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

Calendario de Plantación

Sembrar en Interior

Not recommended

Sembrar al Aire Libre

MarchAprilMayJuneJuly

Cosecha

JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober

Beneficios para la Salud

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