Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rainbow carrots that have been cut in half. - Annick Vanderschelden Photography/Getty Images Although broccoli is America's ...

Purple carrots? But do they taste any different? August is the month that heirloom varieties and modern hybrids cavort in the farmers’ markets around town. Heirlooms are persnickety, and take longer ...

Carrots are one of the most versatile vegetables in the world. You can enjoy them by themselves as a snack, use them in a flavorful soup or sauce, and even add them to desserts. The potential ...

Researchers have uncovered the three genes responsible for the orange color of carrots in a study of 600 carrot genomes. Carotenoids, the pigments that give carrots their color, are precursors of ...

Scientific name of carrot: Carrots are a key part of a healthy diet. They come in many colors, from the bright orange sticks in a lunchbox to the dark purple roots found in artisanal markets. But what ...