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Carrot

Sweet, earthy, and built to last — one of the most dependable crops in the box from spring through fall.

Store in

Fridge crisper, unwashed

Keeps for

2–4 weeks one of the longest-lasting crops

Best eaten

Raw or roasted both bring out natural sweetness

Prep tip

Remove tops first greens pull moisture from the root

What It Is

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Carrots are a cool-season root crop and one of Cold Springs Organics’ most consistent producers, appearing in the box from late spring through fall. Sweet, dense, and satisfying both raw and cooked, they hold up better in the fridge than almost any other vegetable. The variety in your box may range from classic orange to purple, yellow, or red depending on the season.

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VIDEO GUIDE Carrots — Prep, Nutrition, and Storage

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Carrot Field Guide Cold Springs Organics · PDF
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How to Store It

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If your carrots came with tops attached, remove them before refrigerating. The greens continue drawing moisture out of the root after harvest, causing them to go soft and limp within a day or two. The tops are edible — treat them like flat-leaf parsley.

Keep roots unwashed in the crisper drawer, in a produce bag or loosely sealed container. They keep for 2–4 weeks. If they go limp, stand them in a glass of cold water for 30 minutes — they usually crisp right up.

Long-term storage: Carrots can be kept for months in a cool root cellar packed in damp sand, or blanched and frozen for soups and stews.

How to Prep It

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Rinse under cold water. Peeling is optional — for roasting and soups, leaving the skin on is perfectly fine and adds flavour. For raw snacking or fine presentation, peel with a vegetable peeler. Trim the stem end and the root tip. Chop, slice, dice, or leave whole depending on use.

How to Cook It

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  • Roasted — toss with olive oil, salt, and a drizzle of honey; roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until caramelized and tender. Add fresh thyme in the last 5 minutes.
  • Soup — simmer with ginger, garlic, and a can of coconut milk; blend smooth for a warming fall soup.
  • Raw snack — serve sticks with hummus, tzatziki, or a simple yogurt dip.
  • Quick pickled — slice thin and brine in rice vinegar, a pinch of sugar, and salt for a tangy condiment ready in 30 minutes.

Quick Meal Idea

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Honey-roasted carrots with herbs — halve carrots lengthwise, toss with olive oil, a spoonful of honey, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes until the edges caramelize. Scatter over fresh thyme or chopped flat-leaf parsley. Serve alongside roasted chicken, grain dishes, or as a side on their own.

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