Aspargus is native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Asparagus may be purchased fresh in season, or frozen/canned for year round consumption. Fresh asparagus is used in many cuisines and may be eaten raw (blanched), fried, grilled, steamed, or… Read more >
Burdock probably originated in China. Burdock has been used as a medicine for centuries, and the root is popular in Korea and Japan as a vegetable. Ueong is very crisp and has a sweet, mild, and pungent flavor. It can… Read more >
There is some disagreement as to where radishes originated. Sources say they originated in the eastern Mediterranian area, near the Caspian Sea, Northern China, or Southeast Asia. Today radishes are grown around the world in many different varieties. How much… Read more >
Carrots most likely originated in Persia (Iran, Afghanistan), and were also most likely first cultivated in that region. Carrots were originally grown for their leaves and seeds. Carrots have been selectively bred for centuries resulting in the common commercial carrot… Read more >
Peas are native to West Asia (Afghanistan, Iran, Northwest India) and Northern Africa (Ethiopia). Peas were gathered by Roman Legionaires to supplement their rations How much do peas weigh? Peas, Snow, Edible Pod Common Names: snow pea, Chinese snow pea,… Read more >
Mushrooms grow in an amazing variety all around the world. Some are edible, many are poisonous. The common white mushroom is derived from a natural mutation discovered by a Pennsylvannia farmer in 1926. How much does a mushroom weigh? Common… Read more >
Cabbage is native to Britain and Europe. Domestication probably happened in several locations in roughly the same time frame. Napa, or Chinese cabbage originated near the Beijing area of China. Cabbage is eaten raw, pickled, steamed, boiled, grilled, and fried…. Read more >
Lettuce was first cultivated in Egypt where it was probably selectively bred to produce large edible leaves. It spread from Egypt into Greece and Italy, then throughout the Roman Empire. There are several types of lettuce, but the three most… Read more >
Spinach most likely originated in Ancient Persia (Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan). It spread eastward through India into China, and westward through the Mediterranian area into Europe. Spinach can be eaten raw (blanched) in salads, on sanswiches, seasoned and served, in… Read more >
Chives are native to Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. They are related to scallions and onions, and are used in many cuisines around the world. Asian or Garlic chives originated in the Himalayas and the high Mongolian plains, Asian… Read more >