What can be said of the lowly carrot?

It comes from the ground, how nasty is that?

It’s one long stick, so how could you share it?

A favorite food for naked mole rats.

It’s bumpy and ugly with roots like hair,

Tucked ‘neath the ground with ants, beetles, and worms.

Can you trust a thing below the earth's layer,

Living amongst protists, fungus, and germs?

How can you tell when they’re ready and ripe?

All you can see is a fuzzy green top.

Got to be honest, why wouldn’t I gripe?

It is one of the most confusing crops!

But maybe my judgment’s a bit hasty,

Because I'll admit they are quite tasty.