Interesting and Surprising Facts About Vegetables

Did you know that carrots were originally purple and not orange?

Brussels sprouts are not baby cabbages, but they may look like mini versions of them.

Cauliflower is a flower that you can eat as a vegetable!

The world’s largest carrot weighed around 22 pounds.

Zucchini is technically a fruit, but we usually consider it a vegetable.

Eggplant is called eggplant because some varieties have an egg-like shape.

Did you know that the world’s hottest pepper is called the Carolina Reaper?

Celery has negative calories because it takes more calories to digest it than it contains.

The oldest known vegetable is the pea, dating back over 7,000 years.

Cucumbers are 96% water, making them a great hydrating snack.

The average American eats around 15 pounds of lettuce per year!

Radishes come in different colors, including white, pink, red, and even black!

Sweet potatoes and yams are not the same thing, even though they are often confused.

Bell peppers can come in different colors, like green, red, yellow, and orange.

The world’s largest pumpkin ever grown weighed over 2,600 pounds!

Spinach is known as the powerhouse of iron because it has high iron content.

The word kale comes from the Scottish word kale, meaning cabbage.

Onions make you cry because they release a gas when cut, which irritates your eyes.

Watermelon is considered both a fruit and a vegetable because it belongs to the cucumber family.

Interesting and Surprising Facts About Vegetables part 2

Broccoli is high in fiber and contains more vitamin C than an orange.

Tomatoes were once thought to be poisonous and were only used for decoration.

Carrots were originally grown for their leaves and seeds, not their roots.

The spiciest part of a chili pepper is not its seeds, but the white membrane inside.

Peas are technically a type of fruit because they develop from a flower and contain seeds.

Eating cucumbers can help freshen your breath.

Pumpkins can be used to make more than just decorations and pies – they are also used in skincare products!

Asparagus is one of the few vegetables that can make your urine smell a little strange.

Cabbage is one of the oldest vegetables, with records of cultivation dating back 4,000 years.

Avocados are technically fruits but are commonly referred to as vegetables.

The world record for the largest onion weighed over 18 pounds!

Beets were used as a natural red dye before synthetic dyes were invented.

Snow peas, also known as sugar snap peas, can be eaten with the pod.

Did you know that there are over 2,000 different potato varieties?

The term coleslaw comes from the Dutch word koolsla, meaning cabbage salad.

Eating a radish before a spicy meal can help cool down your mouth.

Okra is a popular vegetable in African, Middle Eastern, and Southern American cuisines.

The world’s longest cucumber was measured at over 3 feet long!

Artichokes are actually flower buds that haven’t bloomed yet.

Corn is a member of the grass family and is believed to have been domesticated around 9,000 years ago.

The leaves of beetroot can be cooked and used as a substitute for spinach.

Cauliflower is extremely versatile and can be made into rice, pizza crust, and even buffalo wings!

Peppers contain a compound called capsaicin, which is responsible for their spicy flavor.

Carrots were used by the British Royal Air Force during World War II to improve night vision.

The longer onions are stored, the sweeter they become.

Did you know that potatoes were the first food to be grown in space?