Carrots are easy to grow and their health benefits are extraordinary!

Carrots are not only packed full of beta carotene and Vitamin A but they are also a good source of fiber and calcium.  Carrots have also been known to help protect skin from sun damage, improve symptoms of HIV, clean the liver and reduce acne.

There have also been numerous reports that carrots may help prevent and fight cancer:

• http://www.canadafreepress.com/medical/cancer092588.htm
• http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1107939821
• http://health.dailynewscentral.com/content/view/372/63
• http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4246107.stm

These delicious treats taste great fresh, steamed, or incorporated into stir fry and soups. The best part is they are extremely easy to grow.

While they are typically considered a “cool season” crop, I haven’t had any problem growing them in the 105 degree temperatures Las Vegas is known for.

Like most veggies they like a neutral PH, sandy loam soil. If you are having trouble balancing your PH bear in mind that carrots will do better in little lower, acidic soil rather than the higher, alkaline. Keep an eye out for weevils, cutworm, slugs and snail, all of which love carrots and to torment you.

Try not to over water but don’t let your soil dry out.

You may not know that carrots come in a variety of colors including purple, white, yellow and the classic orange. The different varieties make them a perfect choice to keep younger gardeners interested.

Crispy carrots are easy to grow and their health benefits make them a fantastic addition to any garden.

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