Return to the Market Gardener Forum
| Post a Follow-Up
bunched carrots wilting
| | |
Posted by maplea coast BC (My Page) on Sun, Jul 18, 04 at 19:13
Hello,
I have a roadside stand and have some carrots I will be bunching and selling, with the tops on. They seem to get soft and rubbery really quick. I tried putting them on ice packs but even that didn't help. They were picked at 10 am and out on the stand till 6 pm, on ice packs, and they still got rubbery. They were not in direct sun. It has been hot, about 75'F but not blistering.
How do you folks keep carrots crisp and fresh on your stands?
Thanks, Maplea |
Follow-Up Postings:
RE: bunched carrots wilting
| | |
| Probably the water is exiting through the leaves that you've left on. Try cutting off all but 2-3 inches of stem. You'll still have that fresh-picked look, but not all of that leafy area letting water evaporate. Katey |
RE: bunched carrots wilting
| | |
| A carrot with the top on is a living plant and the leaves will draw nutrients and water from the carrot so I always cut off the tops right away. Also, carrots like to be damp and cold but not freezing. |
RE: bunched carrots wilting
| | |
| Thanks for the info. I cut off the tops and now my carrots are looking much happier. --and selling too. Thanks Maplea |
Post a Follow-Up
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Market Gardener Forum
|
|
|
