https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh By Monique Mitchell en-us 2016-08-02 00:13:00 UTC 2024-04-29 06:58:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png monique_mitchell6 https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117329258 There were many experiments done by an Englishman in 1790. Growing fruit and veggies has come a long way, as now it can last longer and is sold in supermarkets and play a big part in our life's. ]]> 2016-08-02 00:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117329258 monique_mitchell6 https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117329465 Marco Polo's travels to Asia had a great impact with fruit and veggies as he had found out alot  of information growing methods and and how they 'work'. The discovery had also led to the finds of new fruits and veggies. ]]> 2016-08-02 00:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117329465 monique_mitchell6 https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117329734 After the fall of the Roman Empire, gardens containing fruit and veggies were kept close to the manor house. Some were kept enclosed to control pests and protect them. Crop rotation also began during this time.]]> 2016-08-02 00:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117329734 monique_mitchell6 https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117330018 During this time, was the most progress in the fruit and veggies. Greenhouses were invented, instead of using glass they used translucent sheets of mica. Historians believe they were used more for melons ]]> 2016-08-02 00:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117330018 monique_mitchell6 https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117330325 Those growing crops could not deal with things like droughts until about 4000 B.C. Farmers near the river began constructing dams and canals to bring water in. They buried fruits and veggies in the tombs for the dead to enjoy in the afterlife.]]> 2016-08-02 00:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117330325 monique_mitchell6 https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117330658 One of the earliest examples of a commercial use of fruit and veggies was with a Chinese diplomat living about 5000 B.C, he devoted his time into growing fruits to make some money. ]]> 2016-08-02 00:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117330658 monique_mitchell6 https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117330850 Some evidence that indicates that humans begin to grow their food between, 8000 and 9000 B.C. Vegetables, specifically annuals such as peas and grains, were likely the first crops.]]> 2016-08-02 00:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/monique_mitchell6/xozdfmqs4kjh/wish/117330850