Carrots, Farm to Fork

What is the shape of a carrot?

• Round and bulbous

• Short and stubby

• Long and tapered

• Flat and wide

Can you eat carrot tops?

• Yes, they are edible and can be used in salads.

• No, they are toxic and should be avoided.

• Only if cooked properly.

• They are only edible in small quantities.

Where is the sweetness of a carrot stored?

• the root

• the leaves

• the stem

• the flower

Carrots like soil that is _____ and fluffy.

• shallow

• rocky

• deep

• sandy

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which state ranks first in production of carrots?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• New York

Where do baby carrots come from?

• They come from larger carrots that have been peeled and trimmed.

• They are a different variety of carrot grown specifically for their size.

• They are made from carrot pulp and artificial flavoring.

• They are harvested from wild carrot plants.

What is a common way to prepare carrots?

• They can be eaten raw.

• They can be fried in oil.

• They can be baked in the oven.

• They can be pickled in vinegar.

What nutrients do carrots provide?

• Vitamin C and protein

• Vitamin A and fiber

• Calcium and iron

• Folate and magnesium

What is the best way to store carrots?

• In the refrigerator, in a plastic bag.

• At room temperature, in a bowl of water.

• In the freezer, without any packaging.

• In a dark cupboard, wrapped in newspaper.

What season do carrots grow best in?

• Warm weather, typically in summer and winter.

• Cool weather, typically in spring and fall.

• Hot weather, typically in late summer and early fall.

• Mild weather, typically in early spring and late summer.