Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Did not know how many veggies, are you not glad you read this

 


There are over 1,097 different types of vegetables cultivated worldwide. They come from all parts of the world, but some of the most common regions include:

  • Asia: Asia is the birthplace of many of the world's most popular vegetables, including rice, potatoes, carrots, and onions.
  • Europe: Europe has a long history of cultivating vegetables, and some of the most common European vegetables include cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
  • Africa: Africa is home to a wide variety of vegetables, including okra, eggplant, and yams.
  • South America: South America is known for its unique vegetables, such as quinoa, potatoes, and peppers.
  • North America: North America has a variety of vegetables, including pumpkins, corn, and beans.

Here is a table of the most common types of vegetables and their regions of origin:

VegetableRegion of Origin
RiceAsia
PotatoesSouth America
CarrotsAsia
OnionsAsia
CabbageEurope
BroccoliEurope
TomatoesCentral America
CucumbersIndia
OkraAfrica
EggplantAsia
YamsAfrica
QuinoaSouth America
PeppersSouth America
PumpkinsNorth America
CornNorth America
BeansCentral America

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