Carrots come in different colors: orange, white, yellow, purple… Beta-carotene predominates in orange carrots, the yellow color is due to the presence of xanthophylls; White carrots contain a lot of fiber, while purple carrots contain anthocyanins, beta and alpha carotenes. But, as a rule, gardeners choose carrot varieties for sowing not by the color of the fruit, but by the timing of their ripening. According to this criterion, early varieties of carrots are distinguished (ripe in 65-95 days), mid-ripening (100-115 days) and late-ripening (120 days before harvest). We will tell you about the best varieties in this article.