Foods Before They Are Harvested

Nowadays, an abundance of exotic foods is sold on store shelves. At the same time, few people think about how these grow and what these foods look like before they are harvested.

Today we decided to show you some of the most fascinating pictures of common foods before the harvesting time.

Foods Before They Are Harvested

Almonds

Many people think of almonds as nuts. But, in fact, almonds are seeds of a stone fruit.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree. Its bark is used to create one of the world’s most popular spices, which we love to add to baked goods.

Saffron

Probably everyone knows what saffron looks like. But only few people know that the expensive spice is made from such a flower.

Pineapple

For those who don’t know yet. Pineapples don’t grow on palm trees but in such a simple way. They belong to herbaceous perennials.

Peanuts

Peanuts belong to the legume family, but unlike other crops, their fruits grow underground. The annual plant forms a small shrub with branchy stems.

Coffee

Here’s what coffee looks like before it’s harvested. Who would have thought that the favorite drink of millions of people looks like this?

Sesame Seeds

This is what sesame seeds that decorate our burger buns look like before it’s harvesting time.

Cashews

This is how delicious cashew nuts grow. By the way, the green part, which looks like a pear, is also edible.

Black Pepper

Black pepper grows like lianas that bloom with small white flowers.

Ginger

And finally, the one that surprised us the most. Gorgeous ginger flowers. The phenomenon, of course, is quite rare, but very beautiful. Isn’t it?

These were some common foods that look unusual before they are harvested. Which of the foods surprised you the most? Feel free to leave your comments below!

Lisa

Like many people nowadays, I love to explore new places. My favorite type is slow travelling, when you can really blend in with locals and learn about new cultures and languages. But I think there are also perfect times for enjoying freshly baked pastry, a cup of fragrant coffee, and a good movie in the comfort of your own home. I guess I'm kind of a cultural omnivore, and I watch different types of movies, but the ones about art and food inspire me the most!