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4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Carrot

Scientific Name: Daucus carota var. sativus

Category: Vegetables and Herbs

Description:
Carrots are a hardy, cool-season crop that grows in the spring or fall in Kansas. Carrots harvested in cooler weather will be tender and sweet. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A. The roots grow best in loose or sandy soils. Long slender varieties are not well adapted to growing in our heavier, tighter soils.

 Carrot foliage

Carrot foliage

 Carrot seedlings

Carrot seedlings

 Carrots foliage and roots

Carrots foliage and roots

 Carrots

Carrots