Phil Simon on Carrots A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach February 1, 2021
How do you build a better carrot for organic farms and gardens, and how do you grow one for the best results? I discussed those topics with longtime carrot breeder Dr. Phil Simon, who shared a fascinating little carrot history, too\u2014like who knew that the modern carrot\u2019s ancestors originated in Afghanistan?
\n\n\n\n\n\nPhil Simon has been breeding carrots for more than 40 years. He holds a joint position with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service and the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Horticulture Department. More likely than not, you've eaten carrots with genetics that have come from his breeding work.