Carrots are a root crop which comes in a wide variety of colors. They can be yellow, orange, or purple. While the purple colored varieties are some of the oldest types, orange varieties of carrots were popular by the mid-1700s. They can be served fresh in salads, or cooked.
Latin Name
Daucus carota var. sativa
Family
Apiaceae
Type of Plant
Annuals
Vegetables
Seasons
Fall
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 3'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
Native Range
Afghanistan
History
Washington grew carrots as a field crop in between rows of potatoes, and in the vegetable gardens on the Estate.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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