Did You Know? Carrots Were Originally Purple!
Before the 17th century, most carrots were purple, white, or yellow — orange carrots were created by Dutch farmers!
Carrots Were Originally Purple! 🥕
The orange carrot you know and love? It didn’t always exist!
For thousands of years, carrots were mostly purple, white, red, or yellow. The orange carrot was developed by Dutch farmers in the 17th century, possibly to honor William of Orange, the Dutch king. The orange variety turned out to be sweeter and less bitter, so it became the most popular!
Rainbow Carrot Art 🎨
Color a bunch of carrots in ALL their original colors — purple, white, yellow, red, AND orange! Ask your kids: “Which color carrot would you want to eat?”
Fun fact bonus: You CAN still find purple carrots in some grocery stores today — and they’re just as yummy! 💜
