okay, just picked these this morning! has anyone seen anything like this before? I've searched and searched for some sort of answer, but can't seem to find anything or anyone who has experienced the same problem. Tops look great, most of the body of the carrot is fine, but as you can see it's almost oozing this bright orange, clear, mucus-y 🤮, slime from the bottom. The other smaller one seems ok but has a tiny hole beginning at the base of it with the same thing?!?!? what in the bill nye is goin on here?!? please someone explain!!
by ZebrasbAmoebas
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#homegrownhorrorstories #farmersfreakshow #justintimeforHalloween #creepycarrotcatarrh
Ewwww gross it looks rotten
Bite it and see if it’s still crunchy
Could be rot or a critter got in and compromised it introducing bacteria.
Carrot soup or carrot dip
Lack of magnesium in the soil. Very common.
Im sorry. It looks like they’re dipped in poop. Incompletely composted manure? Animal pooped in the bed and the fecal bacteria went to town? What do they smell like, honestly? If they’re rotten, they will smell bad. Don’t eat that!
Aw, you have a *friend(s)* who enjoy carrots too. The oozing is rot from being eaten on.
All it takes is for one creature of nature to find your carrot palatable and bore a hole in the carrot. The [slime](https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-slime-that-develops-on-rotting-expired-vegetables-e-g-carrots-and-lettuce-Is-it-due-to-some-kind-of-organism) that develops on rotting or expired vegetables, such as carrots and lettuce, is primarily due to the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. Here’s a breakdown of what happens:
1. Bacterial Growth: When vegetables begin to rot, they become a breeding ground for bacteria, particularly species like *Pseudomonas*, which thrive in moist environments. These bacteria can produce a slimy biofilm as they multiply, leading to the characteristic slime.
2. Fungal Growth: Mold is another common organism involved in the decomposition of vegetables. Fungi can also produce a slimy texture as they break down the organic material. Common molds that may appear include *Botrytis* and *Rhizopus*.
3. Enzymatic Breakdown: As vegetables decay, their own enzymes begin to break down cell walls and other structures, contributing to the mushy, slimy texture.
4. Environmental Factors: Factors such as moisture, temperature, and the presence of oxygen can influence the rate of decay and slime formation. High humidity and warmth can accelerate the growth of these microorganisms.
Typically the presence of slime is a sign that the vegetables are no longer safe to eat, as the microorganisms involved can produce toxins that may be harmful if ingested.
Dude, you /gotta/ put a NSFW on that or in a comment.
Rotten
Oh no! I’m so sorry this is happening to your carrots.
I have harvested a lot of carrots like this, it happens to me after heavy rains when the soil can’t drain. The carrots begin to rot. If you have more, you should pull them ASAP and any that are intact should be able to be washed and stored.