The carrot is an all-rounder in the kitchen. It can be eaten raw, boiled or baked, making it one of the most popular vegetables in Germany. Every household eats around nine kilograms of carrots per year, and for good reason: carrots have a high fiber and water content, which makes them filling for a long time.

The high carotene content, which gives carrots their beautiful orange color, is particularly typical of carrots. The beta and alpha versions in particular can be converted into vitamin A in the body and are therefore also known as provitamin A. From plant-based foods, they are a unique source of vitamin A, which is why carrots are particularly important in a vegetarian or vegan diet.

There are numerous farmers in Bonn and the region who grow and sell carrots directly. In addition, carrots from Bonn and the region are sold at Bonn markets and market vendors. In addition to the usual orange carrots, there are also white, yellow, red, purple or bi-colored varieties.

You can find more information in the following shopping guide for regional organic food:

Carrots from our region are usually available fresh from May to November. The carrot season begins with the harvest of the bunched carrots in May. This is followed in summer by the first thicker carrots and finally so-called storage carrots with a longer development period. The latter are harvested before the first frost in late fall and can be stored.

Carrots are the fourth most frequently thrown away vegetable in private households (Gfk SE Nuremberg 2017). As with all types of fruit and vegetables, it is worth buying carrots according to your needs: Only buy the quantities you really need.

Carrots are a root vegetable and are best kept in the vegetable drawer of the fridge. To keep the root crunchy and prevent the leaves from being supplied with water, please remove the green parts immediately. Carrots will keep for seven to ten days in the vegetable compartment of the fridge.

Incidentally, carrots are not only edible with their skin; the carrot greens can also be prepared. The greens of carrots, preferably organic, can be used for soups, salads or even pesto. In this way, valuable food can be saved from the garbage can.

*Source:  https://www.zugutfuerdietonne.de (opens in a new tab)