The red raspberry was first cultivated about 400 years ago on European soil. Cultivation spread to England and the United States, where the native American raspberry was already well known. In 1845, Dr. Brinkle of Philadelphia became the first successful producer of raspberries in this country, and he originated many varieties. By 1870, this berry …
The history of the Mango
The mango is said to have originated in Burma, Malaya, or the Himalayan region of India. It has been in cultivation for over 4000 years and has entered prominently in Hindu mythology and religious observances. It is now a familiar fruit to all parts of the tropic zone, and is as important there as the …
The history of & nutrients in a Strawberry
Historically, the strawberry has been known to be a native fruit to North and South America. An early Chilean variety was taken to Peru in 1557 and this same variety is still growing in Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and other South American countries. The modem strawberry was developed in Europe. Most strawberry varieties that grow commercially …
The history of, and the nutrients found within a Potato
The history of, and the nutrients found within a Potato stretches back far and wide. The potato is one vegetable that is abundant throughout the year. It comes in many varieties. Though called “Irish”, the white potato is native to the mountains of tropical America from Chile to Mexico, and was widely cultivated in South …
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The history and nutrients within a Quince
Historically, quinces have been seen as a highly nutritious food. It is believed that the quince long preceded the apple, and that many ancient references to apples were, in fact, references to quince, including the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. Greek mythology associates the quince with Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and many …
The nutrients found in Lime
The lime is native to southeastern Asia and has been cultivated for thousands of years and has many nutrients. It is believed that the Arabs brought them from India during the period of Mohammedan expansion in A.D. 570-900. From the earliest days of British sailing vessels, British sailors were given a regular ration of lime …
Nutrients in Dates
One food which dates back in prehistoric times is the date. Dates are highly nutritious and truly a miracle food which has nourished, sustained and probably imparted life to countless travelers over the sands of time. While the date is ripened on the tree, the sugar it contains increases until it is completely ripe. At …
Nutrients in a Grape
The grape is one of the oldest fruits in history and is highly nutriscious. Grape seeds have been found in mummy cases in Egyptian tombs that are more than 3000 years old. At the time of Homer, the Greeks were using wines, and the Bible tells of grape cultivation in the time of Noah. North …
Nutrients in an Onion
Onions are highly nutritional and are believed to have originated in Asia. When the Israeli’s were in the wilderness after being led out of Egypt by Moses, they yearned for onions and other vegetables they were used to eating. Onions were used by the Egyptians as offerings to their gods. They were fed to the …
Nutrients in Broccoli
There are many nutrients in Broccoli and was first grown in France and Italy in the sixteenth century, but was not well known in this country until 1923, when the D”Arrigo Brothers Company made a trial planting of Italian sprouting broccoli in California. A few crates of this were sent to Boston, and by 1925 …