Category: Vegetables

Where Are Soy Beans Found?

The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses. Where can soybeans be found? Soybean industry More than 80 percent of soybeans are cultivated in the upper Midwest. The Unites States counted Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota […]

What Do Farmers Do With Soy Beans?

Once harvested, soybeans have a range of uses. Most farmers grow beans that are sold as animal feed or processed into soybean oil. Soybean oil uses include cooking oil, often sold at retail as “vegetable oil”, or used by the food industry in products and on menus. What do they do with soy beans? Soybean […]

Why Do They Call It Aubergine?

The word aubergine, used in the UK, comes from French. The word eggplant, which Americans use, was popular in different parts of Europe because they were more used to seeing small, round, white versions that looked a bit like goose eggs. How did aubergine get its name? Eggplant or Aubergine The British have borrowed quite […]

What Are The Best Runner Beans?

Five of the best runner beans to grow ‘Scarlet Emperor’ ‘Painted Lady’ ‘Red Rum’ ‘White Lady’ ‘Polestar’ Which varieties of runner beans are stringless? Runner Bean ‘Galaxy’ (Stringless) is a reliable, high quality, purple seeded variety that provides exceptional yields of long and very smooth, stringless pods with excellent flavour and texture. It shows good […]

Can Runner Beans Upset Your Stomach?

Thus, while eating small amounts of raw green beans may be safe, it’s best to avoid them to prevent any potential toxicity. Raw green beans contain lectins, which may trigger symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, or bloating. As such, you shouldn’t eat them raw. Can runner beans make you sick? Raw runner beans, as do […]

Are Soy Beans Really Beans?

Soybeans, also known as soya beans, are the beans of a species of legume, Glycine max. Although Chinese farmers began growing soybeans more than 5,000 years ago, it wasn’t until the 1800s that they were planted in the United States. Currently, the U.S. is responsible for 50 percent of soybean production. What kind of beans […]

What Is The Purpose Of Soy Beans?

Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease (CHD), some cancers as well as improving bone health. Soy is a high-quality protein – one or two daily serves of soy products can be beneficial to our health. What is the main purpose […]

How Much Do Parsnips Sell For?

Parsnip Seeds are a type of seed. Mature plants yield Parsnips. Fifteen seeds are provided by Mayor Lewis at the start of the game. Parsnip Seeds Crop: Parsnip Growth Time: 4 days Season: Spring Sell Price: 10g What spring crop makes the most money? Cauliflower may be the most valuable crop for the spring season, […]

When Should You Pick Your Dill?

While you can pick dill leaves at virtually any time, the best time for dill weed is just before the plants start to flower. That’s when the oil in the leaves is most potent and it has the best flavor. If you want to extend the harvest on your growing dill weed, prevent the plants […]

Is There Fake Wasabi?

Yes, it’s true. Over 95% of wasabi served in sushi restaurants does not contain any real wasabi. Most fake wasabi is made from a blend of horseradish, mustard flour, cornstarch and green food colorant. This means that most people who think they know wasabi have actually never tasted the stuff! How do you know if […]

Do You Need To Rotate Runner Beans?

Peas, French beans, runner beans and other legumes, however, do not need to be rotated and can be grown in the same plot for several years without problem. On the other hand, some people like to rotate their bean plants, because legumes store nitrogen in their roots and these nutrients are beneficial to other plants. […]

Can Runner Beans Be Grown In Pots?

Runner beans are one of the most productive and pretty crops for containers – and an excellent choice for small spaces. Growing runner beans in pots is not difficult. They are one of the best crops for containers. You can get runners with orange or white flowers. How deep do pots need to be for […]