Vegetables

Health benefits of Carrot Leaves They are rich in Potassium and Calcium. It is the high amounts of Potassium in the carrot leaves that gives… Read More »What Is Carrot Leaf Good For?

Carrots fork because the growing tip of the root has been impeded or damaged by someone or something. The someone may be a soil insect… Read More »Why Are My Carrots Forked?

Poison-hemlock. Poison-hemlock leaves and roots resemble carrots but can be distinguished by looking closely. Poison-hemlock stems always have some amount of red or purple spotting… Read More »What Poisonous Plant Looks Like A Carrot?

All parts of this plant are poisonous, especially the roots. The next three dangerous carrots cause photo-dermatitis. Is the end of a carrot poisonous? Carrot… Read More »What Part Of A Carrot Is Poisonous?

Wild carrot has hairy stems, and poison hemlock does not. Don’t forget that poison hemlock will stay low as a rosette in its first year,… Read More »How Can You Tell The Difference Between A Hemlock And A Carrot?

Poison hemlock. Poison hemlock looks a lot like another non-native carrot family member that many folks will recognizance as Queen Ann’s lace (Daucus carota), AKA… Read More »What Poisonous Plant Looks Like Wild Carrot?

The leaves of wild carrot can cause phytophotodermatitis, a rash that occurs when skin touches the sap and then is exposed to sunlight. Wear gloves… Read More »Is Wild Carrot Poisonous To Touch?

This native plant grows three to six foot tall with 6-inch white flowers and purple-streaked stout stems. All parts of this plant are poisonous, especially… Read More »Are Carrot Flowers Poisonous?

Carrot greens’ thick stems can add delicious flavor to vegetable stock, but they’re too tough to use in salads, bowls, or sauces like this chimichurri.… Read More »Are Carrot Stems Good For Anything?