Ancient Greeks and Romans thought basil would only grow if you screamed wild curses and shouted while sowing the seeds. ~ Agriculture Facts

Vanilla is the only fruit-bearing member of the orchid family. The flower that produces vanilla beans only lasts one day. The beans are hand-picked, then cured, wrapped, and dried in a process that takes 4-6 months, making it the second-most expensive spice in the world, behind saffron. ~ Agriculture Facts

Garlic is one of the healthiest foods on earth. According to researchers, it contains many health properties: antioxidant, antiviral, antimicrobial, anticancer properties, lowers cholesterol, and helps regulate blood pressure. ~ Agriculture Facts

Blackberries are known by several names: brambleberries, dewberries, thimbleberries, and “lawers.” ~ Agriculture Facts

Onions are the only commodity banned from futures trading in the United States. The Onion Futures Act was passed in 1958 after two traders cornered the onion market in Chicago, controlling 98 percent of all available onions. ~ Agriculture Facts

Durian fruit has the distinction of being the world’s smelliest fruit. Some have described its odor as similar to rotten eggs or sweaty socks. However, the fruit is included in a number of dishes popular in its native region and is also used for medicinal purposes. ~ Agriculture Facts