They were known to the Greeks and Romans, reaching Europe early during the Christian era. A favorite vegetable of Queen Elizabeth in England, carrots were brought to Virginia in 1609 and to New England in 1629.
Carrots are hardy cool-season biennials grown for their thickened roots.
Although carrots can endure summer heat in Arkansas, they grow best when planted in early spring. Carrots are eaten both raw and cooked and can be stored for winter use. Back To Top Varieties Variety Days to Maturity Remarks Royal Chantenay 60 Good color and quality, hybrid, good yields, blunt-tapered roots. Danvers 75 Good color and yields, blunt-tapered roots. Nantes 68 Good quality, cylindrical roots.