Everyday Foods Before They're Harvested
Black Pepper
Is there a different species of caterpillar that we see? No, it's a string of pepper seeds. Most people think this plant is a spice, but it isn't. That's what makes it so interesting. It is a fruit, though. It can be hard to find because it grows on short stems that are covered in clusters of green kernels that will turn color when they dry. Black pepper looks more like small grapes when it's young than when it's older.
Akebia Quinata
This fruit isn't very common, and a lot of people in the West may not have seen it yet. But you shouldn't miss it. The fruit earned its name because it smells like chocolate. It was grown in Japan. The fruit is really tasty because it is sweet and tender. If you don't know what you're searching for, it's hard to find the fruit since it grows inside purple pods that protect it. The purple pod only opens when the fruit is ready.
Chickpeas
Chickpeas are full of protein, minerals, and vitamins, which is why vegetarians and vegans love them. People also like them since they can be used in dips and hummus. They can also be roasted to form a healthful, crunchy snack. People like that they can last for years after they dry. But what do they look like before you eat them? It's hard to see them since they conceal in a little pod.
Cloves
This spice is well-known to people who like to make soups and stews. Cloves are a great example of dynamite coming in small packages since they are small yet have a strong flavor. Cloves look really nice when they are growing. This is because they are the buds of vivid red blooms. Cloves can be picked and utilized for many ways after these flowers dry up and fall down.
Poppy
You could think you've arrived in an alien wonderland if you've ever been to a poppy field. The plant looks really strange before the seeds are picked. The seeds develop on narrow stems that have little thorns on them. There is a bizarre tiny blossom on top of the seed that makes the poppy seed look even more intriguing. The seeds develop well, and if you take care of your poppy plants, you can get new seeds every eight to ten weeks.
Asparagus
If you adore these crunchy green stands as much as we do, you've certainly wondered what they look like as they grow. Asparagus grows in single stalks that stick out of the ground like big pieces of grass. When it's time to harvest, these big stalks are cut down at the ground level. People who love asparagus might want to plant this great vegetable. It grows well, but it takes a long time, up to three years.