Growing purple sprouting broccoli is one of the most rewarding things you can do in the veg garden, partly because it delivers delicious harvests at a time when not much else is ready. It’s a long-ter

There are more than 110 different varieties of Brussels sprout. One of the most common varieties is the Doric but scientists are constantly trying to breed new types which will appeal to those with a

We dig into the surprising journeys and quirky facts behind the crops that star in our festive feasts

A brief history Pisum sativum, our humble pea’s ancestry originates from the ‘fertile crescent’ in Levant and Mesopotamia region from the Persian Gulf to the Nile River. Foraging pea was initially a s

Giant leeks and pumpkins the size of a small car can give impression that there is something slightly comical about competitive fruit and vegetable growing. But those who take part in this cherished B

RESEARCHERS at the University of Exeter believe that ...