last years carrots

[KayJay]

Hi everyone
Hope someone can help. I found some carrots in a container that have been there since last year. I thought the pot was just overgrow and overlooked. Will they still be edible or shall I recycle them?

Kath

[smallblueplanet]

If they're still good and firm they'll be okay to eat - your container sounds like its just 'stored' them over winter for you.

[quark1]

I agree with sbp - if you're set on recycling them anyway why not just try one and see. A few minutes in microwave should give a result for you to judge on taste and texture.

The container has probably done the job of what is described as clamping - a method to store produce in the ground/or boxes of say sand, but to arrest further growth during the out of season months.

[Snadger]

I am still pulling carrots as I need them, they will be quite alright I'm sure!

[JennieAtkinson]

I'm still pulling carrots that have over wintered too. Some need to be discarded, but most are just fine, if a little pale in colour.

[KayJay]

Thanks for your answers. There are only a few so I will just add them to something for a bit of flavour. Thanks