Broad Beans Explained: Nutrition, Growing Guide, and Harvesting Tips

History Originating in the Mediterranean, probably in North Africa and Southwest Asia, the broad beans now grow all over the world. During the 17th century, broad beans reached Britain. It was well- known to ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. Broad beans were considered low-class food by ancient Egyptians. Around 6,500 B.C. broad beans were commonly […]

Black oval eggplant

History Black eggplant, a large, dark purple, meaty, and tasty eggplant that is almost a century old, is the standard eggplant variety. A standard variety that has been grown in gardens all over the world since 1902 was introduced by Burpee. The large size, delicate flavor, and surprisingly early maturation for such a large eggplant […]