International Carrot Day  

 

  

Started since 2003, Carrot lovers worldwide began this celebration on 4th April. Twenty (20) years later this celebration now widespread celebration is not only recognized in most European countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Sweden but also in places like Australia and Japan.

Carrot, a root vegetable is very nutritious and is believed to be discovered in Central Asia. This vegetable as we know is the most favourite of the rabbits and probably most persons with the most famous is the orange slightly sweet but there are other varieties such as the purple dragon, Chantenay, Danvers, Nantes, yellow and white to name a few.

However, no matter what the variations are whether it is the colour or size, carrots are normally conical in shape and they all are known as “Cultivars”.  Additionally, carrots are be prepared and consumed in so many ways ranging from soups, cakes, drinks, salads and stews.  Carrots are famously known for lots of vitamins, beta-carotene and great for our eyesight.