When you pick up a farm-fresh carrot from The Chef’s Garden, you’ll probably first notice its beautiful color—ranging from traditional orange to hues of purple, red or yellow—as well as its shape (which might be traditional or might be round) and its size. Then when you bite down on one of our raw carrots, you may simultaneously notice its sweet earthy flavor while also noting its marvelous crunch. Toss in its carroty aroma and you’ve experienced this delicious vegetable through each of your five senses.

Carrots are appearing in surprising places!

Chef Jamie Simpson and Chef Jessica Biederman to Tag Team in Boston

Yes, this year, the team at The Chef’s Garden and the Culinary Vegetable Institute, led by Farmer Lee Jones and Chef Jamie Simpson, have officially declared the year 2019 to be the one of mixed carrots. Why carrots, you might ask – and, if carrots, why the “mixed” ones?