Baby Broccoli is a mix between traditional broccoli and Gai Lan (Chinese broccoli)

Baby Spinach contains over 15 different vitamins and minerals

Green beans are classified into two groups bush beans and pole beans

The world's heaviest beetroot weighed 23.4kg

Broccoli was invented by crossing cauliflower seeds with pea seeds

The Netherlands is the world's largest producer of Brussel Sprouts

There is over 100 different varieties of cabbage grown around the world

Red capsicum's have twice the vitamin C than green capsicums and four times than oranges

It's better to eat cooked carrots opposed to raw

Cauliflower is an annual plant which means that it completes its lifecycle in one year

Celery can reach the height of over 3 feet

Chokoes are also known as the vegetable pear for its similar shape to it's fruit counterpart.

Cucumbers are made up of 90-96% water

On average an ear of corn has 800 kernels in 16 rows

Eggplants are commonly mistaken for a vegetable but they're actually a berry

Fennel has antispasmodic properties which relieves muscle spasms

If you're battling acne, hold a slice of garlic on the spot to speed up the healing process due to its antibacterial properties

The combination of ginger and honey are an unbeatable combination to beat respiratory conditions

A serving of kale has more calcium than a small carton of milk

Kalettes are a hybrid of kale and brussel sprouts

In ancient Greek and roman times, Leeks were especially revered for their beneficial effect upon the throat

Is always consumed fresh because of its high water content (95%)

In the 1800's, limes were used to avoid scurvy by sailors from Britain

Consists of a mix of red/green coral, red/green oak, arugula, frizzee and radicchio

Did you know you can get rid of onion breath by eating fresh parsley?

The other names for Papaya is commonly referred to as a Tree Melon or Paw Paw

In roman times, Parsnips were believed to be an aphrodisiac

Passionfruit contains a high amount of magnesium, which is proven to improve quality of sleep

Did you know that pineapples regenerate. Planting their crown can give you another pine in approx 20 months.

A popcorn kernel can pop up to 3ft high

Potatoes are the world's fourth food staple after wheat, corn and rice

Each pumpkin has about 500 seeds

Although Silverbeet is a type of beetroot, it has an inedible root

Snow peas are also known as ``Chinese Pea Pods``

A swede is a combination of turnip and wild cabbage

Purple Sprouts are often sweet and nutty compared to green Brussel Sprouts

Sweet Potato that blooms in the summer produces large quantities of nectar which attracts bees

Taro is known to lower the risk of developing diabetes and reduces the risk of lung and oral cancer

Did you know that there are around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes worldwide?

Turnip is a biennial plant which means that it completes its lifecycle in two years

Watermelons are made up of 92% water and is actually a vegetable

Wild Roquette is a well-known source of carotenoids, which are famous for improving eyesight

With a high sulfur content, it translates to keratin production which promotes healthier hair, skin and nails

A zucchini has more potassium than a banana