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 […]

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 […]