Carrots are one of the most popular and well-loved vegetables. The taproot of the carrot plant is the part that's eaten, and it comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Carrots are particularly rich in antioxidants, and are a wonderful way to add flavor and texture to many delicious vegetable recipes. In this article, we'll talk about growing carrots, selecting and serving carrots, and the health benefits of carrots.

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The part of the carrot that is eaten is its taproot. See more pictures of carrots.

About Carrots

Carrots are hardy biennials that are grown as annuals. They have a rosette of finely divided, fern-like leaves growing from a swollen, fleshy taproot. The root, which varies in size and shape, is generally a tapered cylinder that grows up to l0 inches long in different shades of orange.

Common Name: Carrot
Scientific Name: Daucus carota sativis
 Hardiness: Hardy (may survive first frost)

In the next section, we'll show you how to grow carrots.

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