Carrots are available all year in most areas, but their peak season is fall. Cooler weather converts starches into sugars, making each bite of this bright vegetable sweeter. To get the most out of ...

Steamed carrots garnished with herbs in white bowl - Voltan1/Getty Images Steamed carrots might seem like a basic side dish, but when done right, they're anything but boring. Their natural sweetness ...

Carrots mature in 55 to 80 days, depending on the variety and other growth factors. Carrots are typically ready to harvest when they're about 1 inch thick. Inconsistent or inadequate watering, ...