Bunched rainbow carrots Grown by James Foskett at Woodbridge, Suffolk

£3.35

A colourful mix of fresh, young, heritage carrot varieties

Picked straight from the fields and bunched with their leafy tops. A bit wonky perhaps, but full of carroty flavour; they’re as delectable on the plate as they are on the palate. These tender summer roots are best enjoyed raw or lightly cooked – and don’t forget to use the leafy fronds!

A striking mix of colourful heritage varieties, each with a unique burst of nutrients - from the eye health boosting xanthophylls in golden yellow carrots to heart-protective lycopene in orange and anti-inflammatory anthocyanin in purple ones.

We’ve grown and tried countless carrots in our quest to bring you the best flavour. These are next best thing to growing your own: we’re always looking for varieties that are fresh, sweet and properly carrot-y, with a delightful crunch.

Most of our bunched items are selected by sight rather than exact weight. For this item, we target around 500g, but the exact weight may vary slightly.

Country of origin

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The UK

How to prepare

No need to peel - just give your carrots a scrub. Try them raw in salads or as a quick crudité snack. They are also happy roasted, braised, steamed, stir-fried or boiled – just don’t overcook them into mush. They’ll cook quicker than standard carrots. Use the tops sparingly in salads, as a garnish, or whizzed into pesto along with a leafy herb such as parsley or basil.

Storage

Bunched carrots can be kept in the fridge or in a cool veg rack. Twist off the tops before storing, as they draw moisture away from the carrot, turning them floppy and bendy. Keep the tops fresh in a glass of water, like cut flowers.

Grown by James Foskett, Woodbridge, Suffolk

James Foskett farms a rainbow of ten different organic vegetables, including green beans and peas, tasty sweetcorn cobs, bunched carrots, onions and radishes.