Tag Archives: Vegetables

From Bitter to Better: The Evolution of Brussels Sprouts Since the 90s

Since the 1990s, Brussels sprouts have undergone intentional breeding to improve their taste by reducing their bitterness. Plant breeders selected the most promising varieties and crossbred them with newer ones that boasted other beneficial features, such as increased yields and robust disease resistance. This strategic breeding resulted in Brussels sprout varieties that have been well-received… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13134 – Brussels sprouts bitter no longer

Brussels sprouts don’t taste the same as they did a few decades ago. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13134 – Brussels sprouts bitter no longer appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12816 – Peas Are the Oldest Cultivated Vegetable

Peas are the oldest vegetable cultivated by man. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12816 – Peas Are the Oldest Cultivated Vegetable appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

30 Interesting Facts About Fruits

Here are 30 Interesting Facts About Fruits. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Fruits 1. Avocados contain more fat than any other fruit or vegetable on earth. Also, their trees secretes an enzyme that prevent the fruit from ever ripening on the tree, allowing farmers to use the trees as storage house for up to seven months…… Read More »