Season

All year

Benefits

Carrots offer many plant compounds, including carotenoids. These are substances with powerful antioxidant activity that have been linked to improved immune function and reduced risk of many illnesses, including heart disease, various degenerative ailments, and certain types of cancer.

Recipe Suggestions

• Carrot ginger soup
• Roasted carrot with maple syrup, olive oil, sea salt
• Pickled carrot and daikon

Notes

Carrots are planted in the spring and fall. Due to California's diverse climate, carrot harvest season is effectively year-round.