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On the editorial team at Biology Insights, Marie Austin reports on plant science and crop production from Greenwich, Connecticut. She worked as a fact-checker and research assistant for a popular science magazine after taking degrees in biology and science journalism. Austin specializes in the agricultural origins of everyday foods.

Where Are Beets Grown? From Farms to Gardens
Do Peppers Have Genders? Debunking the Myth
How Are Green Beans Harvested? From Hand to Machine
How Many Kinds of Beets Are There?
When Do Oranges Grow and When Are They Harvested?
Where Do Parsnips Grow? From Farms to Home Gardens
How Many Types of Broccoli Are There?
Where Do Jalapeños Grow? From Mexico to Modern Farms
When Are Dates Harvested and at What Stage?
Do Pineapples Have Spikes? A Look at the Fruit and Plant
Is an Artichoke a Vegetable or a Fruit?
Do Soybeans Grow Underground or Above Ground?
Where Do Strawberries Grow Best in the World?
What Do Artichokes Grow On? From Plant to Edible Bud
How Many Different Types of Cucumbers Are There?
What Do Lettuce Plants Need to Survive?
How Many Kinds of Tomatoes Are There?
How Many Varieties of Tomatoes Are There?
Do Peanuts Grow on Trees? The Truth About Their Growth
Where Are Radishes From? Tracing Their Origins
Do Sprouts Need Sunlight? When and Why
How Many Grapes Does a Vine Produce?
Are Purple Bell Peppers Natural?
Where Were Pineapples First Grown?
Do Pineapples Grow Upside Down?
What Are the Two Types of Tomatoes?
Are Blue Carrots Real? The Truth About Their Color
Does Cabbage Grow Underground?
Do Kiwis Grow in New Zealand? The Story of the Kiwifruit
Is Corn a Summer Crop? Explaining Its Growing Season