Carrot

Source: [1]

Years grown at UBC Farm/LFSOG: Not Available

Growing conditions

Carrots grow best when cultivated in deep, rich, friable loamy soil and full sun. They are easy to grow if given the right growing conditions and can be stored for long periods of time. Generally, they require 50 to 75 days to harvest. [2]

Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Drainage: Well Drained
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Average Water
Habit: Clump-Forming
Seasonal Interest: Summer, Fall

Seasonality

Season: Cool season

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts/Valeur Nutritive
Serving Size: 250 g (raw)
Amount Per Serving	%Daily Value*
Calories 55
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 112mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 12.96g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	14%
Sugars 6.14g
Protein 1.26g
Vitamine A	81%
Vitamine C	13%
Calcium	4%
Iron	3%
* % Daily value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Infomation from Canadian Nutrient File (CNF)

Recipes

Vegan Minestrone

7.5 kg of dried beans (chick peas or black beans preferably)

Precook

20 T olive oil
20 heads minced garlic
10 kg chopped tomatoes
5 lb diced onion
15 lb potato
10 lb carrot

Saute for about 10 min

30 L stock

Add and bring to a boil

5 kg chopped spinach (or chard if still from UBC Farm)
10 T balsamic vinegar
5 tsp chilli flakes
10-15 T basil
7 T oregano

Add above and beans. Simmer until all is cooked. Add:

3 T pepper
3 T salt
nutritional yeast to taste (15-20 T)

Recipe of Vegan Minestrone is provided by UBC Agora Cafe

Additional usage inventory

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Academic connections

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References

[1] Retrieved from: http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/daucus-carota/

Additional Notes

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