Asparagus

8m 11s

Discover the real reason why asparagus is considered the "king of vegetables." We reveal all the fascinating secrets of this springtime treat as we follow it from seed to fruit (yep, fruit!) to harvest and packing.

Episodes

  • PEACHES: What's the Fuzz About?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    PEACHES: What's the Fuzz About?

    1m

    Peaches picked straight from the tree are always a lot fuzzier than when you buy them from a store. Why is that? And what is the fuzz for in the first place?

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    How to Pick the Perfect Pineapple

    1m 13s

    You can find a lot of so-called "tips" for picking the perfect pineapple. Most of them are myths. We bust the big ones (sorry, Gordon Ramsay) and help you score the best in the bunch.

  • Why are Strawberry Seeds on the Outside?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why are Strawberry Seeds on the Outside?

    45s

    Most fruits have seeds buried deep inside the fleshy part we eat. So why are strawberries so different? Prepare yourself: everything you thought you knew about strawberries is about to go up in smoke.

  • Strawberry Grilled Cheese Recipe: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Strawberry Grilled Cheese Recipe

    58s

    Adding fruit to your grilled cheese will take it to a whole new level thanks to that magic combination of salty and sweet.

  • Hydroponic Spinach: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hydroponic Spinach

    5m 32s

    Is this the future of farming? Find out how hydroponic farmers grow spinach — one of the most nutrient-packed foods on the planet — even in the dead of winter.

  • When is an Orange Not an Orange?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    When is an Orange Not an Orange?

    1m 37s

    Navels, clementines, tangerines... What are the differences between these and more? Here's your orange citrus cheat sheet.

  • Potatoes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Potatoes

    5m 47s

    Follow America's favorite vegetable from field to factory — to see how potatoes grow and how they're turned into chips. PLUS: find out how eating green spuds might just possibly kill you!

  • Quick Bite: Why Does Asparagus Make Your Pee Smell?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Quick Bite: Why Does Asparagus Make Your Pee Smell?

    1m 53s

    So you've eaten a helping of asparagus, and soon afterwards, you're struck by a particularly odiferous bathroom visit. Asparagus pee — that smelly urine that strikes after eating asparagus — what's up with that? Well, you'd be surprised how much scientific research has tried to get to the bottom of this. Here's what they’ve discovered.

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    Mushrooms

    3m 49s

    Mushrooms have suffered from a case of mistaken identity. Is it a plant, or even a vegetable? We find answers inside the underground houses where farmers grow this mysterious food.

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