20 Fun Facts About Vegetables (A1)

1. Carrots haven’t got their original color. They were purple a long time ago!

2. Tomatoes have got a lot of water. They’ve got 95% water inside.

3. A potato has got the same amount of vitamin C as an orange.

4. Corn has got one piece of silk for every kernel.

5. Broccoli can grow in space! Scientists have got plans to grow it on Mars.

6. Onions can make you cry because they’ve got special chemicals.

7. Spinach has got a lot of iron. It can make you strong!

8. Pumpkins have got 90% water. They can float in water!

9. Bell peppers have got different colors. They can be green, red, yellow, or orange.

10. Cucumbers have got very cold insides. They can be 20 degrees cooler inside than outside!

11. Lettuce hasn’t got many calories. It’s got a lot of water instead.

12. Some vegetables can grow without soil. They’ve got special ways to grow in water.

13. Mushrooms haven’t got chlorophyll. They can grow in the dark.

14. Garlic has got a strong smell. It can stay on your hands for a long time.

15. Sweet potatoes have got more vitamin A than normal potatoes.

16. Celery has got negative calories. Your body can burn more calories eating it!

17. Corn has got a special name for its groups – they’re called ears!

18. Asparagus can grow very fast. It’s got the power to grow 10 inches in one day!

19. Eggplants have got a funny name, but they haven’t got any eggs inside.

20. Vegetables can make good snacks. They’ve got vitamins and can help you stay healthy!

Questions

1. What color were carrots a long time ago?

2. How much water has a tomato got?

3. Can broccoli grow in space?

4. Why can onions make you cry?

5. What can pumpkins do in water?

6. How many colors has a bell pepper got?

7. Can mushrooms grow in the dark?

8. What has celery got that is special?

9. How fast can asparagus grow in one day?

10. Have eggplants got eggs inside?