Add these heirloom plants that have been cultivated in the African-American and diasporic communities to your garden!
African-American Heirloom Plants
Fish Pepper
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The Fish Pepper plant has origins in the Caribbean islands and was used mostly by African-Americans in the Southeast United States. It survived in recipes by word of mouth.
Red Velvet Okra
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With roots all the way back to Africa, the red velvet okra is "goopier and better deep fried," according to Smart Seeds Emporium.
Rice Pea
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These creamy peas are a variation of Lady Peas from the Gullah Geechee (NC, SC, GA, FL) area of the United States.
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Plate de Haiti Tomato
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This variety has been documented since the 1500s, and was brought to the Americas by Creole refugees who were fleeing an uprising by enslaved people.
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Green Glaze Collards
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These tomatoes have ties to enslaved people who fled Haiti and brought these tomatoes with them.
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