INTERNATIONAL CARROT DAY
Each year on April 4, we celebrate International Carrot Day on the National Day Calendar. This crunchy day brings awareness to the versatile vegetable known as the carrot. International Carrot Day inspires millions of carrot lovers from around the world to share recipes, history, and fun facts, too.
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Today we are calling on carrot lovers across the world to help us share information about International Carrot Day. Whether you love carrots and dip, candied carrots, or carrot cake, let's use today to encourage people to learn some fact and find as many ways to enjoy this delicious vegetable.
5 Types of Carrots
Danvers, also called long-halves, are a long and skinny carrots that most people are familiar with. Danvers are one of the only carrots that can grow in poor soil.
Nantes are a round carrot that has as sweet, crunchy bite. These carrots tend to mature, or grow faster than any other carrot.
Chantenay carrots are considered the best carrot to grow in containers or rocky soil. They grow to about 6 to 7 inches in length and are slightly skinny.
Imperator carrots are what most commercial growers produce. These carrots are the most common carrot found in grocery stores. They are a fast growing carrot that contains higher levels of sugar than any other carrot.
Ball or Mini carrots are smaller carrots that have more of a circular shape similar to a radish. This carrot type grows really well in containers and is a favorite for people living in small spaces or apartments.
Carrots are a tricky vegetable to grow. However, with a little knowledge you can grow a successful carrot crop. Carrots need deep loose soil to get healthy growth. It's important also plant yoru carrots directly from seeds 1/8-inch deep at least 15 inches apart. After you place the seeds in the ground, a gentle pat with lightly covered dirt will ensure your off to a good start. Because carrots require a lot of moisture, it's important to water regularly and remove any weeds during growth. Don't forget the more sunlight your carrots get, the sweeter they will be!
Carrots are full of amazing health benefits. We all know they promote healthy vision. They balance your blood sugar making them great snack alternative for diabetics. Carrots have also been known to help lower blood pressure and improve immunity. International Carrot Day is the perfect time to celebrate by incorporating carrots into your meals.
8 Things You Can Cook With Carrots
Honey glazed carrots.
Roasted garlic and parmesan carrots.
Carrot cake.
Pickled carrots.
Peas and carrots.
Moroccan carrot salad.
Steamed carrots and spicy honey butter.
Maple-glazed bacon carrots.
CARROT DAY HISTORY
Our research indicates International Carrot Day showed up around 2003. However, we were unable to find the original founder or country of origin. We do know the day has become extremely popular over the past few years with celebrations and festivals being celebrated in France, Italy, Australia, UK, and even Japan. Come back again to see if we found new information about International Carrot Day.