Asparagus is a spring vegetable, which is native to many parts of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. Asparagus is widely cultivated as a vegetable crop. Only young asparagus shoots are usually eaten as once the buds start to open, the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Healthy Vegetables
Have you ever wondered what the types of vegetable groups are? How do you classify tomato? Is it a fruit or vegetable? Garlic is herb or vegetable? I am sure that you are searching for answers like me too. Here … Continue reading
Cucumber scientific name is Cucumis sativus and is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae which includes squash and same genus as the muskmelon. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins needed every day. One cucumber contains Vitamin B1, … Continue reading
Artichoke is a thistle plant which is also known as Cynara cardunculus scientifically. Artichoke plants originate from Southern Europe and mainly from the Mediterranean region. Although, artichoke is from Southern Europe, it is widely cultivated in USA now. Artichoke history … Continue reading
Coriander is commonly used in food preparations. It is also a powerful herb which has many health benefits. Commonly known as Dhania in the Indian Subcontinent and Cilantro in the Americas and some part of Europe, the leafy herb is … Continue reading
The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same genus as the muskmelon.[1] Interesting information about cucumber! Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just … Continue reading
Artichoke is a thistle plant which is also known as Cynara cardunculus scientifically. Artichoke plants originate from Southern Europe and mainly from the Mediterranean region. Although, artichoke is from Southern Europe, it is widely cultivated in USA now. Artichoke history … Continue reading