Carrots
In season here from July through October.
In season in SW Michigan
In season
Months from the MSU Extension seasonal availability guide. Weather shifts dates a little each year.
Key nutrients
Per 1 medium carrot, raw · 61 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | ||
| Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 509 mcg | 57% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 4% |
FDC ID 170393 · Carrots, raw (SR Legacy)
%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.
Wellness
A medium raw carrot has about 25 calories, plus 509 mcg of vitamin A (57% DV). (USDA) The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and growth and development. Plants supply carotenoids such as beta-carotene, which the body can turn into vitamin A. (NIH ODS)
Pick, store and use
- Store
Trim the green tops, then keep carrots in perforated plastic bags in the crisper at 41°F or lower. They keep several weeks. (MSU Extension)
- Use
Scrub off all the soil with a vegetable brush under cool running water; peel if you like. (MSU Extension)
- Freeze
Blanch small whole carrots 5 minutes, or slices and strips 2 minutes, then cool and pack. (MSU Extension)
Where to get it nearby
No farm in our directory lists carrots by name yet. Many farm markets carry more than their listing says, so it's worth asking.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170393 · FDA Daily Values · NIH ODS: Vitamin A · MSU Extension Michigan Fresh: Carrots · MSU Extension seasonal availability guide · Farm list: Farm to Table Growers research (2026).