Carrots

"British carrots are available in the shops for nearly 12 months of the year, from early to mid June when the new British season starts right through to May, and 95% of the carrots in our supermarkets are home grown.

Carrots are one of the most eco-friendly vegetables you can eat. Farmers Weekly gave them a carbon rating of just 45g of carbon per 1kg of carrots, compared to 80g for onions, 240g for potatoes and 15,000g for beef.In the autumn, British carrot farmers start putting their crop “to bed” for the winter months by covering them with a thick layer of straw to protect them from the frost. This eco-friendly method of storage allows farmers to provide the UK with an 11-month supply of carrots.

(http://britishcarrots.co.uk/the-carrot-year/)