Here are some fun facts about vegetables that might amaze you…
Beta-carotene bred by 17th century farmers, Bugs Bunny’s beloved orange carrots were originally purple!
I wouldn’t suggest switching up your customary red roses for a bunch of broccoli on Valentine’s Day, but did you know that the portions of the broccoli stalks we eat are actually its unopened flower buds?
Were you slathering on the sunscreen this summer? Here’s a tip for adding an extra level of protection against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays…Eat more tomatoes and spinach!
The world’s largest carrot weighed in at 22 pounds and was 197 inches long. This 2014 phenom was donated to a local food bank after Guiness World Records had its way with it.
Ah, but all that bulk pales in comparison to the 2,625 pound pumpkin which set a world record in 2023. Now that’s a seriously great pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
Rich in vitamins and minerals that help keep our minds and bodies healthy, vegetables such as beets, cabbage and carrots are also used to create natural dyes, some of which are found in cosmetics and used to color hair and fabric. Vegetable-based inks are also used in a variety of printing applications.
There are well over 20,000 species of edible plants in the world – from vegetables, to fruits, herbs, nuts, seeds and grains – many of which can be found at your local Perrine’s Produce market!
