Where Your Veggies Come From: Discover the Global Origins of Common Vegetables
Tomato
South America (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador)
Potato
Andes region (Peru, Bolivia)
Carrot
Central Asia (Afghanistan/Iran)
Onion
Central Asia & Iran
Garlic
Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan/Uzbekistan)
Spinach
Ancient Persia
(modern-day Iran)
Cabbage
Europe
(Mediterranean)
Broccoli
Italy
(Mediterranean)
Cauliflower
Mediterranean region
Peas
Mediterranean & Near East
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