>>48107530>genetically modified to taste awfulThey are literally just hybrids that don’t breed true, or were cross pollinated with a similar plant.
Cabbages, Brussel Sprouts, Mustard, Turnips, Rutabagas, Broccoli are all technically the same plant the same way dog breeds are all ‘wolves’ so when you grow them and plant seeds from them when a bee carrying pollen from a weed mustard is what fertilized or from a different plant in your own garden you’re gonna end up with something entirely different.
Generally agricultural companies artificially keep produce prices low by hiring literal slave prison labor or undocumented workers to discourage home gardening as far too much trouble for 3 bunches for $1 green onions for example.
