Produce Briefs...
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Round Carrots are available year round.
Current Facts
Round carrots are grown specifically for poor soil conditions as they have a shallow root system. They are great for home gardens and for container planting. They were originally made popular by farmers market gardeners in 19th century Paris.
Description/Taste
Round carrots are roughly globular in shape are best harvested at about 1 /12 to 2 inches in diameter. Their pumpkin orange skin with thread-thin roots encase a nearly coreless orange crispy sweet flesh.
Geography/History
Carrots are members of the Umbelliferae family and are identified by their wispy leaves most commonly called "tops". Classified as taproots, carrots grow downward into the soil and swell. Round carrots were originally cultivated because they grow faster than elongated classic varieties and are easier to store.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Round Carrots. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Round Carrots are available year round.
Current Facts
Round carrots are grown specifically for poor soil conditions as they have a shallow root system. They are great for home gardens and for container planting. They were originally made popular by farmers market gardeners in 19th century Paris.
Description/Taste
Round carrots are roughly globular in shape are best harvested at about 1 /12 to 2 inches in diameter. Their pumpkin orange skin with thread-thin roots encase a nearly coreless orange crispy sweet flesh.
Geography/History
Carrots are members of the Umbelliferae family and are identified by their wispy leaves most commonly called "tops". Classified as taproots, carrots grow downward into the soil and swell. Round carrots were originally cultivated because they grow faster than elongated classic varieties and are easier to store.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Red Light District | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Savory | Encinitas CA | 760-597-8989 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Round Carrots. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Pioneer Woman |
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Carrot and Squash Curry Soup |
| The Singing Chef |
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Carrot-Chayote Squash Kootu |
| Menu In Progress |
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Vegetable Pakora with Tamarind Dipping Sauce |
