The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables

The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables

Ever wonder how peas, kale, asparagus, beans, squash and sweetcorn ended up on our plates? Well, so did Adam Alexander.

Adam Alexander is The Seed Detective. His passion for vegetables was ignited when…

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