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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Green Cabbage

In the south, fall and winter cabbages like green, red and purple head cabbages have a short harvest period. As we have discussed before, cruciferous vegetables like cabbages are a…

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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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