PHS Growing Appalachia

1. Carrots were first used for medicine.

 

2. Carrots can come in different colors such as purple, red, white, yellow, and most commonly orange. 

 

3. Carrots are 87% water. 

 

4. Carrots have beta carotene, which helps eyesight.

 

5. After being harvested and washed, carrots can be eaten raw, boiled, grilled, or baked.