Tomato and sweet corn history: From past to present
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January 6, 2020

Tomato and sweet corn history: From past to present

The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) that we know today embarked on a long journey from being discovered and traveling through several countries before coming to the U.S. It originated in the Peru-Ecuador-Bolivia area of the Andes. It was unknown as a food in the U.S. until 1820. It

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