Plants & Crops

In the search for ever more yields and higher efficiency, sometimes we lose track of strategies that have been successful for centuries.

Okay, it’s fall, and dandelions are just one of the many glorious summer plants we won’t see for another eight months. Or maybe ever.

For thousands of years, breadfruit grew in the Pacific Islands, where it was a staple in locals’ diets. It’s time to give it another look.

Cotton is one of the world’s most widely grown crops, but you don’t hear too much about the seeds.