{"product_id":"mc-carotte-touchon-bio","title":"Organic 'Touchon' carrot","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e'Touchon' organic carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) from McKenzie Seed Company, a fine carrot with bright orange flesh, sweet and almost coreless\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eThe organic 'Touchon' carrot is a variety renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eexceptional flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"258\"\u003ebright orange\u003c\/strong\u003e , almost \u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eseedless\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh, which is very pleasant to eat. The roots are \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"337\"\u003estraight\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"349\"\u003esmooth\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a \u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"383\"\u003etender\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"396\"\u003ejuicy\u003c\/strong\u003e , and naturally \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"424\"\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e texture. This variety produces elegant, uniform carrots, particularly prized when harvested at medium size, when their flavor is at its finest. It is distinguished by an excellent balance of sweetness and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eHighly \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eproductive\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eeasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e , 'Touchon' is perfectly suited to family vegetable gardens. 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Gradual thinning allows the roots to develop properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003e Carrots can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eharvested as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e , young for a very tender texture or mature for a more developed flavor. For optimal quality, harvest when the roots are still of moderate diameter, which enhances their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003esweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003ecrispness\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003eCarrots keep well in the refrigerator after harvesting. They can also be \u003cstrong data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003eeaten raw\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003ecooked\u003c\/strong\u003e , or \u003cstrong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003ejuiced\u003c\/strong\u003e , according to preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003eUsage ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3199\"\u003e • Raw carrots to crunch\u003cbr data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003e • Fresh salads\u003cbr data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e • Steaming or sautéing\u003cbr data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e • Vegetable juice\u003cbr data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003e • Gourmet side dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3521\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e The organic 'Touchon' carrot from McKenzie Seeds is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003erefined\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eflavorful\u003c\/strong\u003e , and easy-to-grow variety. Its nearly coreless flesh, natural sweetness, and versatility in the kitchen make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking high-quality, delicate carrots, from garden to plate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mckenzie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53097525510304,"sku":"143566","price":3.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/CarotteTouchonbioMcKenzie.png?v=1765989398","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/mc-carotte-touchon-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}