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Saturday, 28 March 2026
21 facts about olives
21 facts about olives
"Where the olive refuses to grow, there the Mediterranean world ends"
It is not known exactly when and where the first olive tree, characteristic of the Mediterranean region, grew. Paleobotanists claim that wild olives g ...

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Lemon
It can be grown at home.
Seeds can be obtained from fruit that we buy in the store. A plant grown from seeds does not retain the characteristics of a mother specimen but is an original exotic potted plant.
Mandarines
Transportation and storage of mandarins are problematic because the fruit spoils quickly.
Before shipping, they are often covered with special waxes or wrapped in food wrap soaked with fungi ...
Chestnuts
In many countries, chestnuts are a valued culinary ingredient and traditional product.
In Japan, chestnuts are always served as part of the New Year's menu. They symbolize both successes ...
Poinsettia
In the intertropical area, this species is commonly grown in the ground as an ornamental plant.
In Africa, the Canary Islands, India, it is considered an invasive species in some areas.
Saguaro cactus
Plants without grown arms are called spears.
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contain 486.1 kcal per 100 g (3,5 oz).
It is recommended not to eat more than 3-4 teaspoons of seeds per day, as larger amounts can interfere with the absorption of other nutrients in the body.
Garlic
Garlic is also mentioned in the Bible in the Book of Numbers.
Chronicles say that the builders of the pyramids also used garlic to strengthen their bodies. When t ...
Cornflower
It can reach a height of 30 to 90 cm (12 to 35.5 in).
The leaves are 1 to 4 cm (0.4 to 1.6 in) long and the inflorescences are 1.5 to 3 cm (0.6 to 1.2 in) in diameter.
Lemon
Lemon (Citrus limon) is a member of Rutaceae family.
About 90% of the fruit is water. The juice of the lemon fruit consists of about 6% citric acid, which gives it a tart taste.
Asparagus
Asparagus contains a lot of purines, which can cause the accumulation of uric acid in the body.
Those suffering from gout and kidney stones should watch out for them.