15 Forgotten Vegetables Medieval Farmers Grew That NEED to Come Back

YouTube ^ | March 25, 2025 | Medieval Times Discovered

[SunkenCiv]

Did you know medieval farmers cultivated a variety of unique and nutritious vegetables that have almost disappeared from modern diets? From skirret to good King Henry, these forgotten crops were once essential for survival and they deserve a comeback!

In this video, we explore 15 incredible medieval vegetables, their health benefits, and why they should return to our gardens and plates today. Whether you're a history buff, gardener, or food lover, you won’t want to miss these lost gems of the past! 

15 Forgotten Vegetables Medieval Farmers Grew That NEED to Come Back | 22:55 
Medieval Times Discovered | 22.3K subscribers | 276,780 views | March 25, 2025

[SunkenCiv]

I was thinking about using some galvanized farm gizmos, like the ones that have been adapted for suburban backyard bonfires.

[SunkenCiv]

whoops, Skirrret should have been Skirret.

[Chicory]

Galvanized containers sounds like a great idea, and they can be fun too!

[SunkenCiv]

Buried a little, they come with grass stop built in, make French intensive sense, and the trough ovals are a good size.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I was on You Tube the other day, and since I watched the vid you posted, the same ‘producer’ sent me one about meals that were eaten at that time.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjrI430MVQ0

‘Pottage’ My FIL used to keep a pot of soup on the stove and added whatever was left over from meals. Yikes! When you’re asked to stay for lunch, trust me, DON’T! ;)

[SunkenCiv]

It was illegal to poach the King’s Deer. Pottage beat dyin’. :^)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I’d risk poaching the deer over eating Big John’s ‘Pottage,’ LOL!

[Domestic Church]

I grew up eating rutabagas alongside the Thanksgiving turkey and the turkey for Christmas as well. they were mashed with lots of butter, salt and pepper and they were delicious with the gravy.