The origins of the tomato I would guess a good many of us know the answer to the age-old question surrounding the tomato on whether it’s a fruit or vegetable? Botanically speaking Botanically speaking, the tomato is classified as a fruit because it has seeds. As with…
The potato and its origins The potato is a type of root vegetable that is classified as an edible tuber. The plant itself is a herbaceous perennial variety of nightshade, with by far the most common species being the Solanum tuberosum. It is believed the potato was first cultivated…
What are Brassicas? Did you know Brassica is a genus of plants that belong to the mustard family (Brassicaceae)? The members of the genus are informally known as either cruciferous vegetables, cabbages, or mustard plants. The brassica genus is thought to have essentially originated from the Mediterranean region and some temperate parts of Asia….
What is a root vegetable? The term root vegetable is generically used for plants where the root is eaten as a vegetable. In this context, the word ‘root’ is used to refer to the belowground part of the plant. However, it is not necessarily a root in the botanical sense. The common aspect of root…
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