Carrots
Today, carrots are one of the newest and most popular commodities in the Georgia vegetable industry. Georgia carrots are sweeter because climatic conditions help Georgia carrots develop more sugar during the growing process.
Perhaps the greatest nutritional benefit Georgia carrots have to offer are their high level of betacarotene. Betacarotene is a plant pigment that gives carrots their vibrant orange color. An element, betacarotene may help reduce some forms of cancer. One single carrot can supply enough betacarotene to meet our total daily requirement of Vitamin A. 
The season to harvest for fresh Georgia carrots is December through June. Georgia carrots are grown commercially in the Southern portion of the state.
A BUYERS GUIDE TO CARROTS
- Look for smooth, firm and well-shaped fresh carrots that are bright orange to orangish-red in color.
- To store: remove any leafy tops or stems, rinse, drain and place in plastic bags before refrigerating.
- Shriveled, cracked, or soft carrots should be discarded.
- If you buy fresh unpackaged carrots, look for those carrots with fresh green tops.
BEST WAYS TO ENJOY CARROTS
- To vary the look and texture of fresh carrots, try different cuts like sliced, diced, and julienne.
- Cut carrots into thin strips and allow them to soak in ice water until curls are formed.
- Carrots liquefy very well in your food processor or juicer since they are made of water-88%.
- Add a twist to ordinary pot roast... by adding whole carrots to pot roast as it is cooking.
- Cook carrots in melted butter; add lemon or orange zest for added flavor.
- Cabbage and carrots make great partners in cole slaw.
- Carrots are for dips... in addition to other vegetables include carrot strips on your party platter for added color.