Mango

Once thought of as an exotic tropical fruit, mangoes are now available year-round. Although native to Southeast Asia, thousands of mango varieties are spread throughout Central and South America as…

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Kale

Kale has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. It probably originated in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. Kale is part of the cruciferous vegetable family including cabbage, collard…

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Pumpkins

Pumpkins, one of many varieties of winter squash, are thought to have originated in the Americas about 9,000 years ago. They were a historically important part of the Native American…

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