Carrot

taproot. 1: The carrot vegetable we eat is the taproot of a carrot plant. The large, central root (what we call a carrot) is a… Read More »What Part Of A Carrot Is The Root?

Carrot flowers are protandrous, that is the anthers (male part) open first and shed their pollen before the stigma (female part) of that flower is… Read More »How Are Carrots Pollinated?

You can grow carrots in water. Cut the top from a grocery store carrot. You’ll need about one inch (2.5 cm.) of the root. How… Read More »Can You Grow Carrots In Water?

Cause. Bolting is triggered either by cold spells or by the changes in day length through the seasons. Although bolting is only seen on crops… Read More »What Causes Carrots To Bolt?

To plant a whole carrot in the ground to grow a carrot plant, just place the carrot into the soil about 1/2 inch below the… Read More »Can I Plant A Carrot With Roots?

Deformed carrots are not only caused by poor soil, but may also be from the activities of root knot nematodes or a disease called Phytoplasma… Read More »Why Do Carrots Not Grow Straight?

Is a carrot a fruit? This is an easy one—carrots are definitely vegetables, not fruits. Like potatoes, carrots are a type of root vegetable. The… Read More »Is A Carrot A Fruit Yes Or No?

Carrots have a root cap, no nodes, and never directly bear leaves or flowers. Roots serve as food storage organs, absorbing nutrients and moisture, anchoring… Read More »Do Carrots Have Roots?

Root vegetables are grown underground and include onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and beets, among others. They offer a variety of flavors and can be prepared… Read More »Why Are Carrots Root Vegetables?

Storage roots are the roots that are specially modified for storage of food and water. They usually grow underground. Examples are carrot, beetroot, sweet potato,… Read More »Is Carrot Storage A Root?