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.

After the stems with pepper kernels on them are taken off, they will be sorted and dried. They get darker and harder, and they get a little smaller.

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.

This interesting fruit is quite popular in Asia since it helps with inflammation. It also works very well to treat arthritis.

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.

The pod starts to open when it's time to harvest, and a little, light-green chickpea comes out. As the chickpea grows up, its color changes from green to light brown, which is what we know it as.

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.

You can also utilize the flowers. The flavor is much milder than that of cloves. But you should wait until they turn red before eating the flower.

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.

People might think that poppy seeds are best used in bagels, however they are good for your health in many ways. Many strong pain medications are made from poppy seeds.

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.

Asparagus has a lot of vitamins and fiber in it. It is also appealing since it can be preserved in cans for years.