Carrot
VerdurasIniciante

Cenoura

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Nome Científico

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Família

Apiaceae

Origem

Central Asia (Afghanistan)

Tipo

Biennial (grown as annual)

70-80 days

Usos Culinários

Sabor: Sweet, earthy, crunchy

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

Calendário de Plantação

Semear em Interior

Not recommended

Semear ao Ar Livre

MarchAprilMayJuneJuly

Colheita

JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober

Benefícios para a Saúde

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