Our carrots grow in fields in and around Vögelsen (Lower Saxony), on the edge of the Lüneburg Heath. Carrots love deep, stone-free soils with a good supply of water. This allows the growth of straight roots with a smooth surface and no forks. Our locations in northern Germany, with their light, sandy soils, are therefore ideal for this crop.

Carrots grown for sale in bunches are sown relatively far apart, so they have more space and can grow more evenly. They are harvested a little earlier than conventional carrots so that they retain their nice pointed shape. If they remain on the field for a little longer, they become blunt at the bottom.

A gentle harvesting method is used to prevent damage to the carrots. The carrots are washed immediately on the harvester to prevent any soil from drying out and sticking to the carrots. They are then packed in bunches in their transport crates in the required unit size. As soon as the carrots have arrived in the hall, they are washed again in a washing facility to remove any remaining soil residues.

Bunch carrots are super easy to prepare: Trim off both ends together with the green tops. As the carrots are harvested relatively early, they only form a delicate, thin skin that can easily be scrubbed under running water instead of peeling. Now cut or grate the carrots into the desired shape.

Carrots can be eaten raw as vegetable sticks or grated into a salad. You can also boil them, fry them in a pan or even barbecue them. They also taste great in carrot soup or carrot cake. So when it comes to possible uses, the bunch carrot is a real all-rounder! In order for the human body to process the valuable beta-carotene in carrots, you always need to add a little fat during preparation – whether the carrots are eaten raw or cooked. For example, add a dash of oil to a grated carrot salad, a little butter to steamed carrot slices or a dip to serve with carrot sticks.

Fresh leaves and plump carrots are unmistakable signs of freshness. Young carrots have a firm, crunchy texture and should not bend. The leaves should also be intact and have a strong green colour.

Carrots can be stored in the fridge for a few days. However, to preserve the freshness of the carrots, it is advisable to remove the green tops beforehand, as they will draw too much moisture and nutrients out of the roots.

Did you know that our carrots are processed differently nowadays after harvesting? In the past, carrots were sold unwashed with the soil still on them. Nowadays, appearance is very important, so after harvest, the carrots are washed and polished so that they are bright orange when they come to food retailers. However, washing and polishing reduces the shelf life. It is therefore advisable to consume the carrots within a few days of purchase and not to keep them at home for too long.