Have you got bored of popular vegetables? Place black carrots in the garden. It is healthy and easy to grow, and has been forgotten. Currently, she is appreciated primarily by Asians who have been using it in the kitchen since ancient times. She came to the Old Continent in the 13th century.
Was popular in Poland until the 17th century, When it was replaced by an orange cousin brought by Dutch breeders who disseminated her all over Europe. 2025 is a good time to rediscover its valuable properties. Checkwhy you should eat black carrots.
Black carrots contain, among others: vitamins: A, C, K, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium and Fiber, as well as phenolic acids. It has more beta-carotene and antioxidants than a classic, red or orange varietywhich pierces her in terms of popularity.
Black carrots have a lot of anthocyanins with anti -inflammatory properties. Positively affects, among others on the intestines. Its regular consumption also reduces the risk of heart disease, hypertension and diabetes. It also slows down the aging process of the body.
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Black carrots are a two-year plant, which is sown directly to the ground in rows every 20-30 cm at a depth of about 1 cm. Usually, breeders do this in early spring in March, when the soil reaches a stable temperature of about 7-10 degrees Celsius.
Then the vegetables to collect will appear in the summer (3-4 months from the moment they are placed in the ground). You can also sow black carrots in late summer for an autumn harvest, but you better not delay if you want to wait quickly.
Black carrots in the garden will feel best in a sunny position, in light and permeable soil. Her land should be well loosen. Besides, however, this is not a demanding vegetable.
The most important care treatment in this case is watering the plant. It should be regular, but not very abundant so that the roots do not break.
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Black carrots have a slightly sharper taste than its red cousin. Some say she is tastier than her. It goes well with Asian cuisine. It can be added to the soup or stew, eat raw, cooked, baked or fried.
It also occurs in powdered form (in which it can often be bought in health food stores). It can be a great dye for baking, as well as drinks or e.g. smoothie.
