Although broccoli is America's favorite vegetable, carrots are a close second. We enjoy using them as a crunchy vehicle for dipping, slipping slivers of them into salads, and mixing shredded pieces ...

While carrots come in many colors, orange carrots have been the most popular due to their sweetness and color. [Related: Carrots were once a crucial tool in anti-Nazi propaganda.] In the study, a team ...

Purple carrots? But do they taste any different? August is the month that heirloom varieties and modern hybrids cavort in the farmers’ markets around town. Heirlooms are persnickety, and take longer ...

Question: I was at the farmers market the other day and noticed quite a number of different colored carrots. I’m most familiar with the orange variety, but now I’m curious about the other types. Do ...

Carrots are one of the most versatile vegetables in the world. You can enjoy them by themselves as a snack, use them in a flavorful soup or sauce, and even add them to desserts. The potential ...

Researchers have uncovered the three genes responsible for the orange color of carrots in a study of 600 carrot genomes. Carotenoids, the pigments that give carrots their color, are precursors of ...

Bring vibrant color and comforting flavors to your holiday table this year with these carrot recipes. Often reserved for ...