Peppers are a common component of a garden salad, but should they be classified as vegetables? Are peppers actually fruits in disguise? The Short Answer Yes, scientifically speaking, bell peppers are actually fruits. The Long Answer The age-old debate between fruit and vegetable consistently boils down to two arguments. What is it considered scientifically? And […]
Is Cucumber a Fruit?
Cucumbers are typically known as vegetables, but are they really fruits? The Short Answer Yes and no. Cucumbers are considered to be a vegetable by horticulture standards and a fruit when looked at through the world of botany. The Long Answer Vegetable vs. Fruit is one of my favorite topics to discuss because it’s so […]