“To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” ~ Alfred Austin, English poet (Photo courtesy of the National Garden Bureau)
The modern day carrot has been bred to be sweet, crunchy and aromatic. This popular root vegetable is a member of the parsley and so related to dill, cilantro, cumin and even poisonous hemlock.
Carrots are easy to grow and can give the home gardener a lot of nutrition in a small space. They’re rich in beta carotene, an important antioxidant. Vitamin-A from a carrot is off the charts. But that’s not all. You’ll get vitamins C and K, potassium, fiber and much, much more.
Today’s guest is David Trinklein, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. He has tips for adding this nutritional powerhouse to your garden.

 
 
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