I Picked FRESH Carrots from the Garden in St. Paul - in April!

Last fall, I left about a half-row worth of carrots behind in the garden - after reading that they would be fine in the spring. Fast forward to yesterday, when I was out doing some other yardwork, I figured it was time to pick the carrots.

Got a pretty good haul! Ended up with just over 12 ounces.

So, from what I understand, the soil acts as an insulator, shielding the roots from the worst of the freeze. The carrots convert their starches into sugar, a natural antifreeze that prevents their cell walls from bursting. This keeps them crisp and fresh come spring.

Having never tried it before, I'll say it was a low-effort, high-reward win in my book!