CARROT
Carrot is a root vegetable (usually orange) used througout the world as one of the most popular foodstuffs. Because of their high nutitional value such as the presence of B-carotene, dieatary fiber, antioxidants, minerals, the flexibility to be processed in various ways and the ability to remain edible even after months of dependability in tropical temperatures or places with cold temperatures. Carrots become popular vegetables whereever they appear after being spread from their place of origin in Iran and Afghanistans. During its centuries-long journey drom continent to continent, countless botanists anaged to improve the composition, apperance, taste and size of the ancient carrots and produce the first modern orange carrot that emerged first in the 17th Netherlands.
The Place of origin carrots that are mostly obtained in dry and hot soils in Iran and Afghanistan. The earlist evidence of its use was in 3000 BC. From there, carrot seeds are picked, carried and sold through caravans to neighboring Arab, African and Asian countries, all of whomreceive carrots immediately and begin crossing and creating new types of these famous bulbs.. Event in ancient times, many carrots are placed in the tomb of the deceased Pharaoh and carrot harvesting and processing images can be found in many hieroglyphic paintings. The most pouplar carrots cultivated in Egypt are purple, and they are used not only for food but also for medicine.
The Tradition of using carrots as drugs moved from Egypt to Greece and Rome in 1 millennia BC. There, carrots are very bitter and difficult to eat so they are used as a cure for many diseases. As for eating regularly, the Romans are known to cook carrots to boil and eat them with dressings and various herbs.
EFECTS AND COMPONENTS FROM CARROTS :
Digestive Health
Carrots contain fiber is high, whic is very important to maintain the smooth digestibe system of the body. Fiber is also very good when consummed in the diet, because it can make the body full longer. Carrots are often used to treat digestive disorders because of its high fiber content.
Eye Health
Vitamin A is very important nutrinent for the eyes, and carrots are one of the very high sources of vitamin A. Carrots can sharpen eyesight, including at night, and can prevent various eye disorders such as cataracts and so forth.
Maintain Healthy Skin
The content of vitamin A in carrots can maintain healthy skin, because it can prevent cell damage and useful in regeneration of new cells. In addition, vitamin A is also to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation, prevent premature aging, remove patches on the skin due to pigmentation, and prevent acne.
Prevent Cancer
The high antioxidant content found in carrots can reduce the risk of cance. Carrots are source of falcarinol, a compound that is believed to prevent and fight cancer. Antioxidants will keep the body from various harmful substance that enter the body as it comes from pollution and other sources.
TYPE OF CARROTS
- Nantes Carrot Varieties
Nantes varieties are usually the
easiest carrots for home gardeners to grow. They produce sweet, crisp, 6-7”
(15-18cm) cylindrical carrots, with blunt tips. Nantes carrots perform better
in heavier, rockier soils where other carrot types twist and fork. They’re less
likely to form pithy cores when left in the field than Chantenay carrots.
'Scarlet Nantes' (65-75 days) is a sweet, versatile
Nantes-type carrot that forms uniform, 6-8" (15-20cm) carrots that are
perfect for fresh eating or storage.
‘Bolero’ (75 days, resistant
to Alternaria Blight and Powdery Mildew) is a high-yielding Nantes-type carrot
that stays sweet even in storage. 6-7” (15-18cm) long, with a 1 ½” (4cm) crown.
Cylindrical shape.
‘Nelson’ (58 days) is another early Nantes that
produces 6-7” (15-18cm) carrots with a 1” (2.5cm) shoulder. Sweet, uniform,
deep orange color. Grows well in heavy soils.
‘Yaya’ (60 days) is similar to ‘Nelson’, but
a little less sweet. Holds well in the ground—good for fall sowing.
‘Napa’ (63 days, resistant to Alternaria
Blight and Powdery Mildew) produces 7-8” (17-20cm) carrots with a 1 ½” (4cm)
shoulder, deep orange color, and sweet, crisp taste. Performs well even in
heavy soils.
‘Touchon’ (Open Pollinated, French Heirloom, 70 days)
is similar to ‘Bolero’, but grows a little larger (8”–20cm). Sweet and tasty
even when small, it can be harvested at any size.
‘Parano’ (65 days) is an
early Nantes type that produces beautiful, 6-7” (15-18cm) carrots that are
great fresh, cooked or juiced.
Kaleidoscope Mix’ (60-70 days) is a multicolor mix of
red, purple, yellow, and orange 7-8” (18-20cm) carrots. Contains equal parts of
'Atomic Red', 'Bambino', 'Cosmic Purple', 'Lunar White', and 'Solar Yellow'
seeds. A Burpee Seeds customer favorite.
‘White Satin’ (70 days) produces crisp, white, 8”
(20cm) carrots. A Nantes variety that adds a different color to the carrot
rainbow.
‘Merida’ (240 days) is a storage-type Nantes
variety bred for overwintering in the ground. Plant in September or October.
Can be grown with no cover in Zones 6 and up. Cover with 6-12” (15-30cm) of
straw in colder zones. Sweet, 7-8” (17-20cm) carrots with 1 ½” (4cm) shoulders.
‘Purple Dragon’ (70 days) produces 8-10” (20-25cm),
tapered carrots with purple skin and a bright orange core. A throwback to the
original carrot. Color fades when cooked. A phytochemical gold mine for the
body.
‘Cosmic
Purple’
(F1, 73 days) produces 7” (17cm) carrots that are violet on the outside
and orange in the middle. Unlike most purple carrots, this one retains some
color on cooking.
Imperator Carrot Varieties
Imperator carrots are the classic
long, tapered roots you see in stores. Soil has to be prepared to fine tilth at
least a foot deep to grow Imperator carrots.
A
light, sandy loam soil is ideal for growing Imperator carrots. Choose shorter
varieties if your soil is heavy or rocky.
‘Autumn King’ (70 days) produces long, 10-12"
(25-30 cm) roots.
‘Atomic Red’ (65-75 days) has slim, tapered roots
that reach 11” (30cm). Best when cooked. Retains its red color after cooking.
Chantenay Carrot Varieties
Chantenay carrots are short and
stout, with broad 1 ½- 3” (4-8cm) crowns tapering quickly to a rounded point 6”
(15cm) away. Before Nantes varieties were developed, these cone-shaped carrots
were the only choice for gardeners growing carrots in heavy or rocky soils.
They’re still a favorite among home gardeners, but older carrots develop a
woody core, so harvest Chantenay carrots at 6-7” (15-18cm).
‘Red-Cored Chantenay’ (60-70 days) produces 7”
(18cm), deep-orange carrots with 2” (5cm) shoulders and the classic cone shape
of Chantaney carrots. Grows well in heavy soils, stays sweet in storage.
‘Hercules’ (65 days) produces
6-7” (15-18cm) carrots with broad shoulders. Good for rocky of clay soils where
other carrots perform poorly.
Mini Carrot Varieties
“Mini” and Radish-style carrots are bred to
be grown in shallow root zones and harvested small. These are the best
varieties for growing carrots in containers. They also perform well in heavy
or rocky soils.
DISHES ARE OFTEN MADE FROM CARROTS
Coleslaw
Is a food of the side dish (a complementary dish) that usually exist in Burger dishes, Sandwich, or can be eaten as a Salad. Usually Coleslaw is made from carrot and cabbagge wich is cut into Chiffonade and then accompanied by mayonaise as a dressing.
Carrot Cake
It is a dessert that is like a sponge cake but is accompanied by an additional ingredient of carrot in the grate. Carrot in the cake serves as an additional nuticional ingredients and is also pasted with a cake because there are some people even small chicken who do not like carrots but requre the ingredients that exist in it as a nutrinent growht.
Carrot Vichy
Vegetable dishes made from carrot, stock (usually chicken stock or vegtable stock) and sugar are cooked slowly crysallized on carrot.
Here's some pict of Carrots
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| all kind of carrots |
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| carrots already peel off |
sources :
http://www.grow-it-organically.com/carrot-varieties.html
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