Planting
Carrots are an annual root crop. The tiny carrot seeds, 2-3 millimeters in length, are planted in raised beds so the carrots are in position for mechanized harvesting. The growing season ranges from 110 to 180 days, depending upon the time of year, growing conditions and desired size.
Harvesting
After loosening the earth under the mature carrots, large, self- propelled harvesters lift the carrots by their tops, remove the tops, and load the carrots into a truck and trailer which travel alongside the harvester. The carrots are rushed to packing plants, cooled to 34°F, sorted, cleaned, and packaged within 24 hours of harvest.