The carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist. source
The carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist.
Carrots are a domesticated form of the wild carrot, Daucus carota, native to Europe and southwestern Asia. source
Carrots are a domesticated form of the wild carrot, Daucus carota, native to Europe and southwestern Asia.
The word is first recorded in English circa 1530 and was borrowed from Middle French carotte, itself from Late Latin carōta. source
The word is first recorded in English circa 1530 and was borrowed from Middle French carotte, itself from Late Latin carōta.
In Old English, carrots (typically white at the time) were not clearly distinguished from parsnips. source
In Old English, carrots (typically white at the time) were not clearly distinguished from parsnips.
Various languages still use the same word for "carrot" as they do for "root"; e.g. Dutch wortel. source
Various languages still use the same word for "carrot" as they do for "root"; e.g. Dutch wortel.
Molecular and genetic studies, along with written history, support the idea that the cultivated/domesticated carrot has a single origin in Central Asia. source
Molecular and genetic studies, along with written history, support the idea that the cultivated/domesticated carrot has a single origin in Central Asia.
Soon after germination, carrot seedlings show a distinct demarcation between taproot and stem: the stem is thicker and lacks lateral roots. source
Soon after germination, carrot seedlings show a distinct demarcation between taproot and stem: the stem is thicker and lacks lateral roots.
High-quality carrots have a large proportion of cortex compared to core. source
High-quality carrots have a large proportion of cortex compared to core.
Polyacetylenes can be found in Apiaceae vegetables like carrots where they show cytotoxic activities. source
Polyacetylenes can be found in Apiaceae vegetables like carrots where they show cytotoxic activities.
Carrots are grown from seed and can take up to four months (120 days) to mature. source
Carrots are grown from seed and can take up to four months (120 days) to mature.
There are several diseases that can reduce the yield and market value of carrots. source
There are several diseases that can reduce the yield and market value of carrots.
The most devastating carrot disease is Alternaria leaf blight, which has been known to eradicate entire crops. source
The most devastating carrot disease is Alternaria leaf blight, which has been known to eradicate entire crops.
Carrots benefit from strongly scented companion plants. source
Carrots benefit from strongly scented companion plants.
Western carrot cultivars are commonly classified by their root shape. source
Western carrot cultivars are commonly classified by their root shape.
The carrot gets its characteristic, bright orange colour from β-carotene, and lesser amounts of α-carotene, γ-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin source
The carrot gets its characteristic, bright orange colour from β-carotene, and lesser amounts of α-carotene, γ-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin
In India carrots are used in a variety of ways, as salads or as vegetables added to spicy rice or dal dishes. source
In India carrots are used in a variety of ways, as salads or as vegetables added to spicy rice or dal dishes.
