TY  - BOOK
AU  - Alexander,Adam
TI  - The seed detective: uncovering the secret histories of remarkable vegetables 
SN  - 1915294002
PY  - 2022///]
CY  - White River Junction, Vermont ; London, UK
PB  - Chelsea Green Publishing
KW  - Vegetables
KW  - History
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-292) and index; Part one: visitors from the East -- The tale of four peas or four tall stories -- A broad bean far from home -- Orange is not the only color -- In search of a Welsh leek -- Of caulis, krambē and braske -- An aspiring spear -- For the love of a leaf -- Thank goodness for garlic -- Part two: arrivals from the West -- More than just a fruit -- A very uncommon bean -- The colour of corn -- The tale of two classy beans -- Some like 'em hot -- Not just for Hallowe'en -- And finally: seeds of hope
N2  - "Have you ever wondered how everyday staples such as peas, kale, asparagus, beans, squash and corn ended up on our plates? In The Seed Detective, seed guardian and award-winning film and television producer Adam Alexander tells of his far-flung seed-hunting adventures, revealing the surprising histories behind many of our everyday vegetables. How the common garden pea was domesticated over 8,500 years ago; that the first carrots originated in Afghanistan (and were actually purple or red in colour); how Eguptian priests considered it a crime to look at a fava bean and the the Romans were fanatical about asparagus. Through tales of globalisation, political intrigue, colonization and serendipity, Adam shows us the vital role vegetables have played in our food story -- and how they are the undeniable key to our future." -- from back cover
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