Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativa)
The carrot, also known as red carrot, daikon, or little ginseng, is a biennial herb in the Apiaceae family. Its fleshy root is a globally cultivated root vegetable, rich in nutrients and versatility.

Varieties and Farming

· Types: Orange (Dutch-bred), purple (wild ancestor), yellow, etc., with color-specific nutritional traits.

· Farming Tips: Seed pre-treatment (removing hooks), deep tillage for root development, and controlled irrigation to prevent cracking.

Key Features

Botanical Characteristics

· Appearance: Conical or cylindrical roots in orange, purple, yellow, or red hues; erect stems with white coarse hairs; compound umbel inflorescences with small white/pink flowers; dry schizocarp fruits.

· Growth Requirements: Prefers cool climates (15–25°C), well-drained sandy loam soil.

 Nutritional Profile

· Key Components: Beta-carotene (convertible to vitamin A), vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, and anthocyanins (in purple varieties).

· Health Benefits:

o Eye Health: Beta-carotene supports vision and prevents night blindness;

o Digestive Support: Fiber promotes gut health and lowers cholesterol;

o Antioxidant Properties: Anthocyanins and carotenoids combat oxidative stress.

Package

Packed in plastic bags and cartons, or customized packing.

Application

Culinary and Medicinal Uses

· Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and anemia; modern studies link it to reduced cardiovascular disease risk.

· Common dishes: Steamed carrots, carrot soup, salads, or juices (pairing with oil enhances nutrient absorption).

About Us

We are a modern agricultural enterprise focusing on vegetable planting, processing and foreign trade export. The company covers an area of 1,000 acres and has a large-scale modern vegetable planting base. With its unique geographical advantages, advanced planting technology and strict quality control system, it is committed to providing fresh, high-quality and safe vegetable products to global customers.

The company currently has 200 employees, including 15 professional and technical personnel, who have rich experience in agricultural planting and management, providing a solid talent guarantee for the company's sustainable development.

The company has self-built planting bases in many places in China. At the same time, the base adopts a scientific crop rotation system and green prevention and control technology to effectively reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases and ensure the quality and yield of vegetables.

Planting varieties: The company grows a variety of vegetable varieties, covering leafy vegetables, root vegetables, eggplants and other categories

The company is equipped with advanced vegetable processing production lines. From vegetable picking, cleaning, sorting, packaging to refrigeration and preservation, each link is strictly operated in accordance with international standards.

Standard system: The company strictly follows international food quality and safety standards and has established a complete quality management system. From seed procurement, planting process management, pest control, picking and processing to finished product packaging, every link is strictly monitored to ensure that the products meet the import standards of countries and regions such as the European Union, the United States, and Japan.

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