http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/ A young would-be smallholder trying to live the good life in her own backyard smallholding Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:22:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-708 eve Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:12:11 +0000 http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-708 I'm glad you asked the question though, because I needed the answer. I’m glad you asked the question though, because I needed the answer.

]]> http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-699 Free Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:30:27 +0000 http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-699 Glad you asked - and glad others answered! I learned a lot here :) Not sure if I'll ever get to use these tips though, apparently I'm pretty useless at growing carrots *sulk* Glad you asked - and glad others answered! I learned a lot here Not sure if I’ll ever get to use these tips though, apparently I’m pretty useless at growing carrots *sulk*

]]> http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-683 Jenn Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:21:35 +0000 http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-683 You can also revive bendy carrots by putting them in a glass of water in the fridge. You can also revive bendy carrots by putting them in a glass of water in the fridge.

]]> http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-681 Soilman Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:28:56 +0000 http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-681 If you must take the leaves off, put the carrots in plastic bags and store in the fridge. They stay crispy for much longer than if you leave them out. If you must take the leaves off, put the carrots in plastic bags and store in the fridge. They stay crispy for much longer than if you leave them out.

]]> http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-679 Compostwoman Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:17:37 +0000 http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-679 Juliette beat me too it! Do you take off the leaves? as that draws moisture out of the carrot as the leaves try to stay alive as long as they can......... Juliette beat me too it! Do you take off the leaves? as that draws moisture out of the carrot as the leaves try to stay alive as long as they can………

]]> http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-678 Juliette Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:12:56 +0000 http://www.smallestsmallholding.com/the-mystery-of-bendy-carrots/#comment-678 You need to remove the foliage straightaway for the carrots to remain crunchy. Also don't wash them if you are going to keep them for any length of time. That works for me anyway! You need to remove the foliage straightaway for the carrots to remain crunchy. Also don’t wash them if you are going to keep them for any length of time. That works for me anyway!

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