As
many of you know Allen, Sterling & Lothrop's fourth generation has been
getting more and more involved in the business. You may have
met Jenn's (AS&L's seed room manager) daughter Nadia running
the front with her grandmother, Shirley, or you may have had one of Shawn's boys help you with a Christmas tree.This year Buffman (Shawn's middle son) has joined forces with his grandmother, Shirley, to bring you their thoughts on the healthiest vegetable's you can grow. They consulted Shirley's vast knowledge of gardening and nutrition and www.whealth.com
Carrots are easy to grow and high in nutrients; in particular vitamin A. They are very high in beta-carotene, which helps slow down the aging of cells. Carrots help with the good health of your skin. Some say that eating carrots regularly can help reduce LDL cholesterol level.
When planting carrots work the soil good and
deep. Take out any rocks or clods of soil. Improve the soil with lots of
compost for larger sweeter carrots. As carrots start to grow thin them to 2
inches apart.
Carrots
are an amazing vegetable that can be eaten either raw, or cooked. Did you know that carrot tops are edible? Try using carrot greens as a vegetable or as an herb like parsley.
Carrots are essential in stews, soups, boiled dinners etc. Try cooking them in a skillet with butter, add a good handful of freshly chopped parsley just prior to serving.
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