英语翻译
Potatoes were first grown in the Andes in South America.In 1586,they were taken to Europe by explorers(探险家).In 1719,they were taken to North America.Before 1719,nobody in North America had ever seen or eaten a potato.Today each American eats more than 60 kilos of potatoes a year.
Tomatoes were also first grown by native(本地的) Americans.When European explorers visited the south of America in 1500,they took tomato seeds(种子) back to Europe.Soon,tomatoes were grown in Europe,but people in England didn’t eat them.At that time,a lot of English people thought that tomatoes were poisonous!
Chilies(辣椒) have been eaten in Central and South America for more than 8,000 years!In the 1500s,chilies were taken to Europe by explorers.Today,they are grown in hot countries all over the world