The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce that the November “Plant of the Month” is carrots.
Carrots come in a variety of colors from orange to white, red, yellow, and purple making them a nutritious and colorful side dish for any meal. Just one medium carrot or a handful of baby carrots counts as one serving of your daily recommended vegetables. Carrots are loaded with beta carotene. Beta carotene is a substance that is converted to Vitamin A in the human body.
November is a good time to grow carrots in North Central Florida. Check the
Plant of the Month website for information on planting, harvesting, recipes, and more. Listen to the
Extension Cord Podcast to get further insights on the Plant of the Month.
The Plant of the Month program is a collaborative effort between Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, Alachua County Master Gardener Volunteers, Alachua County Public Library, and Working Food.
For more information, contact the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County at 352-955-2402. Visit the
Extension Office website for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.
