Carrot

Carrots are a cool-season root crop that grows well in the protected environment of a Growing Dome. This category brings together practical guidance on direct sowing, soil, thinning, companion planting, harvesting, and storing carrots, along with notes on colorful varieties and Red Core Chantenay. You’ll also find recipes that put fresh carrots to use in soups, savory dishes, snacks, and desserts.

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The 7 Best Winter Crops to Grow in a Greenhouse (or Your Backyard Garden)

November 25, 2025

Grow fresh food all winter with these seven hardy crops. From beets to lettuce, this list has everything you need. Except kale. We left it out. You’re welcome.

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Preserving the Harvest: Cold Storage and The Root Cellar

June 26, 2024

From drying to freezing there are many food preservation methods to make the harvest last longer. Today, we're highlighting the cold storage method and exploring the idea of building a root cellar.

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Hearty Kitchen Sink Soup from Garden Bounty and Winter Warmth

January 9, 2023

We call this Kitchen Sink Soup because we take everything leftover from our fall & early winter Growing Dome harvests & whatever we have in the fridge to make the soup. We put everything in but the kitchen sink! The key is to have veggies, herbs, a grain or carbohydrate, and different types of alliums

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How to Grow Carrots in a Greenhouse

August 11, 2022

Carrot Daucus carota is an edible plant from the Apiaceae family. Carrot seeds should be direct sown in your Dome in spring or fall. They grow best in the center zone of your Dome in sandy loam soils that are well drained and prefer a lot of sun in the cooler seasons. The seeds are tiny, and seedlings should be thinned to 3" apart and can be harvested 50-75 days from seed.

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How to Make Leftover Turkey Soup- An Easy Turkey Sandwich Substitute

December 1, 2020

Turkey Sammies are craveable all year long, no doubt. Still, after you deconstruct your leftover Turkey into a savory, satisfying, soothing, and soulful soup, you may begin to think that turkey sammies are for the birds?!

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Not a Vegan Carrot Cake

June 24, 2020

Since I am not a vegan like Kesy I couldn't really do a vegan recipe. Instead, I give you my nana's recipe for the best carrot cake ever with homemade cream cheese icing. She is Sicilian and the only thing I love more than her cakes is her meatballs.

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Homegrown Chicken Pot Pie

March 1, 2020

Homegrown Chicken Pot Pie with Organic Dome Grown Veggies. What better way to say farewell to the winter growing season than with the ultimate comfort food. Fill your belly with fresh chicken, herbs and winter veggies from your Growing Dome.

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Lumpia: Vegan Filipino Egg Rolls

February 1, 2020

Lumpia – Vegan Filipino Egg Rolls I am a massive fan of any spring roll or fresh roll. But this time of year, they aren’t the first dish that comes to mind. The weather often inspires my appetite. When it’s cold outside, I usually yearn for comfort food like chili, soup, hot tea, etc. Lumpia…

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One Healthy Snack Without The Burden Of Prep Time

February 9, 2018

One Healthy Snack You  Can Grab On The Go… Without The Burden Of Prep Time You like to eat. You want a healthy snack. You’re hungry…all the time. It’s the same for all of us. We’re all hungry all the time. My kids are always asking for food, always on the prowl for the next…

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