By: Sixth Grade Period 2 Q1 11 12 Fruits & Vegetables By: Sixth Grade Period 2 Q1 11 12

Broccoli NT Monday, October 17, 2011 Period 2 Computer #33

Broccoli Facts Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family. Broccoli has been around for over 2,000 years!!!! Once broccoli is picked it won’t last long so it is often cooled with ice and brought to market quickly. Broccoli was first introduced to France in the 1500’s. The name came from the Italian word Brocco which means branch or arm.

Where an How of Broccoli In the world Broccoli is grown in Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. In the U.S.A. Broccoli is grown in California, Texas, Maine, Arizona, and more. First commercially grown in Brooklyn, New York. When picking Broccoli be careful and don’t take of any of the still growing buds, they are also good for you.

Nutritional Value Broccoli is high in Fiber Broccoli is also high in Vitamin C Broccoli is a good source of Vitamin A Count one spear of Broccoli as 1 serving

Papaya K C 10/17/11 Period 2 Computer # 7

Papaya Facts There are two types of papaya: Hawaiian and Mexican. The black seeds are edible and they taste like pepper. Some cultures call the papaya tree “the medical tree.”

Where and how of papaya Papayas have been growing in Hawaii since the 1920s. Papayas are grown throughout the world’s tropical regions. In the U.S. papayas grow in Florida and Hawaii. Papayas also grow in Mexico, Belize, Jamaica, and Costa Rica.

Nutritional Value of Papaya Papayas are high in Vitamin C. Papayas are a good source of Fiber. There are also other types of Vitamins and minerals in papayas. Count ½ of papaya as 1 serving of your 5 a day.

Peaches KB 10/17/11 Period 2 Computer#6

Peach facts Peaches are a member of the rosaceae, or rose family. Peaches are related to plums, nectarines, cherries, and apricots. Clingstone and Freestone are two types of peaches. Ripen peaches in a paper bag.

Where and how of peaches Peaches are found in Canada and Mexico. Two of the places where they are huge are Illinois, and Texas. After taken off the tree you wash them and they are ready too eat. It is believed that Spaniards brought peaches to America, and Central and South America.

Nutritional value Count 1 peach as 1 serving of your 5 a day. A source of other vitamins and minerals High In vitamin C.

Peas KG 10/17/2011 Period 2 Computer 24

Peas facts Green peas are part of the legume family. Snow, Snaps, and Green peas are the main types of peas. Snow peas got their name because they aren’t damaged by light or sun. Peas grow in two months. Tender varieties were developed to be eaten fresh.

Where and how peas It peas in the USA in Washington, Oregon, California, New York, and Virginia. In the world it is made in Mexico, Canada, and China. Peas need rich soil to grow.

Nutritional value Count ½ cups of your 5 a day. Peas are a good source of vitamin C Peas are a good source of fiber.

PEPPERS KW 10/17/2011 8:56:59 AM 2nd Period Computer #13

Pepper Facts The Bell Pepper is considered the BEST in the USA If the Pepper is harvested late the Pepper might have turned RED Most Peppers are sold while still green Peppers are available YEAR round

Where & How of Peppers Peppers are native to Mexico, Central America, and South America Peppers grow on bushy plants 2-4 ft. long Peppers grow in Canada, Mexico, Israel, Belgium, Netherlands, Honduras, and Dominican Republic Mostly grown in the southeastern area of America

Nutritional Value Peppers are high in vitamin C 1 Pepper = 1 serving Filled with vitamins & minerals

Plum WK 10/17/2011 Period 2 Computer # 17

Plum Facts Plums are a member of the rose family. Many of the plums are used to make jam and jelly. Different plums can grow on different climate as long as they have enough water. Plums are related to nectarines, peaches, and apricot.

Where and How of Plum The first plum came from Chile. Now plums are grown in all around North America. Idaho is one of the U.S top producer. In 1907 Luther Burbank developed the popular plum variety called Santa Rosa.

Nutritional Value Plums are high in vitamin C. 2 plums count as 1 serving of your 5 serving of fruit and veggie.

Prunes BA 9/17/11 Period – 2 Computer #5

Prune Facts Prunes can last 2 years in their package. There are about 125 varieties of prunes. It takes 3 to 4 pounds of plums to make one pound of prunes. Prunes were brought to the California in 1856, by Louis Preller from France.

Where and How of Prunes California grows the most prune plums in the world. Prunes are also grown in Europe. The plums get shaken off a tree with a machine, then dried with heat. Prunes are grown in California, Washington, Organ, Idaho, Michigan, New York, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Nutritional Values Prunes are a good source of vitamin A, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals.

Salad In a Bag P G Monday, October 17, 2011 Period 2 Computer #18

Salad in a bag Facts Salads in a bag are already washed when you buy them. There is more than thirty types of this kind of salad. Some machines can pack 50 bags of salad every minute. Salads in a bag were first used in restrunts They are washed, cut, and sunned dry before that are sent to your local super market. Salads in a bag are very popular.

Where and How Salad in a bag All fresh cut salads found at our super market are found in the united states. Most salads like this come from California. Salads in a bag were developed in 1989, in California. Salads in a bag are also from Arizona, Texas, Illinois, and Ohio.

Nutritional Value Salad in a bag is a source of vitamins and minerals. One cup of salad is one serving.

Strawberries SC 10-17-11 Period 2 Computer 32

Strawberry Facts Strawberries are part of the rose family. Strawberries have about 200 seeds on the outside layer of the strawberry. There are over 500 varieties of strawberries. Strawberries are better for you and better tasting when freshly picked.

Where and How of Strawberries The top producer of strawberries is California. But the major producers in America are Michigan, Florida, and Louisiana. Strawberries grew wild in Italy 2000 years ago. The other producers may be Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Mexico.

Nutritional Value of Strawberries Strawberries are high in Vitamin C. Strawberries are a good source of fiber. Eight strawberries are one serving of fruit.

WATERMELON TD 10/17/2011 Period 2 Computer# 29

Watermelon Facts When planting watermelon you have to wait up to 100 to 80 days to pick Watermelon is available year round There are over 500 varieties of watermelons grown Watermelon is a member of the cucumber family

Where And How Of Watermelon First grown in Africa Egyptian pictures, more than 5,000 years old show watermelons Most U.S watermelons are grew in Texas and Florida Other countries that grew watermelons are Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala

Nutritional Value They are high in vitamin A and C

POTATOES Enrico Esteban Computer 25 Period 2 10/17/2011

Potato Facts The most popular vegetable in the U.S.A There are 5,000 types of potatoes There are potatoes that have different sizes and different weight Also some of the potatoes have different colors and all have different flavors!

Where and How of Potatoes Potatoes are grown all over the states except for the following states Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Georgia, Vermont, New Hampshire, Iowa, and South Dakota

Nutritional value Potatoes are high in vitamins A,B, and C Also it’s a good source of fiber