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Which plants were mentioned in The Feate of Gardening around 1400?
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The Feate of Gardening, which dates to approximately 1400 and serves as the earliest account of gardening in English, provides instructions for the cultivation of more than 100 plants.1
The text specifically offers advice on the cultivation of the following herbs and vegetables:
- Herbs: Parsley, sage, fennel, thyme, camomile, and saffron.1
- Vegetables: Turnip, spinach, leek, lettuce, and garlic.1
In addition to these specific crops, the work includes guidance on the sowing, planting, and grafting of trees.1