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Planting Seeds of Friendship . William Shook March 16, 2011 A2. Carrot. Three Facts: The Botanical name is Daucus Carota. The life cycle is annual. A carrot is very tall but also can be very short . Carrot Details. The carrot needs full sunlight to live.
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Planting Seeds of Friendship William Shook March 16, 2011 A2
Carrot Three Facts: • The Botanical name is Daucus Carota. • The life cycle is annual. • A carrot is very tall but also can be very short .
Carrot Details • The carrot needs full sunlight to live. • The carrot is usually 20-50cm tall but can get bigger. • They bloom every spring and summer. • It does best in sandy soil and organic soil.
Watering your seeds • Make sure your soil is moist but never soggy and keep lots of sand and organic materials in it. Also keep in sunlight.
Carrot Uses • To dye clothing • For medicine • Eye cream • Treat burns • Used for stress • Make eye vision better
Carrot Varieties • There are a lot of ways to use carrots: • Carrot Cake • Party Platters • Food for animals and other creatures • For recipes and dishes
History of the Carrot • Well the carrot has been around for 10,000 years. It originated in Afghanistan and its color was purple and yellow during the pre-900’s. • It is indigenous to Europe and some parts of Asia . The carrot is one of the best known vegetables today.