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Broccoli

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 […]

Leek

History Leeks are thought to originate in Eurasia and North Africa. Possibly the Egyptians cultivated them first, painting their tombs with images of them because they liked them so much. During the ancient Roman and Greek eras, leeks were also popular. Leeks were considered a refined version of garlic and onions by the Romans. Leeks […]

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 […]

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