what is the oldest vegetable known to man
But I'll tell you one thing vegetables do better than humans: live for ages. The average lifespan of a human is around 80 years, but a vegetable can live for more than twice that! The oldest vegetable is a potato, planted by George Washington, the first American Mayor, in 1797. He died two years later. It is known locally as 'Washington's Potato', and attracts up to five tourists every month!