Do you know how carrot seedlings are made? Find out how to take advantage of it!

Most of the vegetables we buy at fairs come with stalks and roots. In this way, it is possible to plant and grow them at home. Carrot is one of the most consumed vegetables in the world and can be reused.

Making food changes is a very easy and economical way to generate food, especially with those leftovers that are thrown away when cooking. With that in mind, we at Escola Educação prepared this article about how to make carrot seedling.

Carrots have many health benefits

Carrot is one of the most nutrient-rich vegetables there is, it's a rich source of potassium, fiber and antioxidants. Therefore, it is indispensable to be added to your menu. Yeah, that way you'll be taking care of your immunity, fighting constipation, avoiding premature aging and may even prevent some types of cancer.

1) Brings benefits to the skin: The carrot has a component called betacarotene, which is responsible for protecting the skin against ultraviolet (UV) rays, but it is worth noting that it does not replace the use of sunscreen.

2) Can help with weight loss: It's a vegetable that even though it has few calories, when eating it you end up feeling the feeling of satiety faster. Therefore, if losing weight is important to you, it is a great option for your diet.
3) Protects against cardiovascular problems: Betacarotene also helps fight heart disease. It acts by inhibiting bad cholesterol (LDL), so its absorption is smaller since the carrot has a greater amount of fiber.

How to use the carrot seedling to plant a new one

I'm sure that after knowing the benefits of this vegetable, you are even more interested in knowing how to use the carrot seedling and plant a new one. It's very simple, just follow the steps below.

Remember to check the temperature before planting the vegetable, in environments where the temperature varies between 16°C and 22°C the chance of success in planting is greater. Places that have higher or lower temperatures than those mentioned above are not ideal for growing carrots.

The most important thing is to make sure the carrots have the stalk part. Then you must cut the ends of the vegetable that have the stalk, and place them in a container with water. Then, in approximately 10 days you can use the green leaves that will grow in stir-fries and salads.

To grow the whole vegetable, you will have to plant the stalks with leaves in soil rich in nutrients and leave the part that germinated outside the soil. And if you choose to plant in a pot, you should choose a tall and wide pot, at least 25 cm high and 20 cm in diameter.

It is important to water the carrot daily (without soaking the soil) and be patient as the average time for harvesting is four months after planting the seedling.