Phil Simon on Carrots - A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach - February 1, 2021

January 30, 2021 00:27:16
Phil Simon on Carrots - A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach  - February 1, 2021
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Phil Simon on Carrots - A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach - February 1, 2021

Jan 30 2021 | 00:27:16

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How do you build a better carrot for organic farms and gardens, and how do you grow one for the best results? I discussed those topics with longtime carrot breeder Dr. Phil Simon, who shared a fascinating little carrot history, too—like who knew that the modern carrot’s ancestors originated in Afghanistan? 

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Phil Simon has been breeding carrots for more than 40 years. He holds a joint position with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Horticulture Department. More likely than not, you’ve eaten carrots with genetics that have come from his breeding work. 

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