Purple top turnips

History There has been a long history of purple top turnips, also known as ‘Purple Top White Globe turnips’, dating back to ancient times. Turnips with purple tops were likely cultivated in Europe hundreds of years ago. The Purple Top White Globe turnip was introduced in the United States in the 19th century, and it […]

Broccoli: Its Origins, Nutritional Power, and How to Grow It

History Broccoli originated in the Mediterranean region. An ancient Italian civilization called the Etruscans, who lived in what is now Tuscany and were considered to be brilliant horticulturists, developed this from a cabbage relative. By the 18th century, broccoli had become a common vegetable in northern Europe, and Italian immigrants brought it to North America […]

Everything You Need to Know About Radishes

History Historically, radishes have been around since ancient times. The first radishes were believed to have been grown more than 4,000 years ago in China. Later, they spread to Japan, Korea, and India as well. Radishes were also grown by the ancient Egyptians, as they were depicted in hieroglyphics and were even found in the […]

Flat white turnips

History Turnips were believed to have originated in Asia and were then introduced to ancient Greece and Rome. The Roman colonists cultivated flat white turnips throughout Europe around the 1st century, according to historical records.  Flat white turnips were first cultivated by settlers in North America in the 1600s and were widely consumed during the […]

Butternut pumpkin

History The butternut pumpkin is thought to have originated in Central and South America, where indigenous people have been growing it for thousands of years.  The butternut pumpkin was introduced to Europe by European explorers in the 16th century and soon became popular as a food crop. Yet it wasn’t until the 1940s that Charles Leggett, […]