50 Years Ago Plant something new Better produce and protecting food staples at the USDA. By Science News January 27, 2012 at 11:55 am - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Read the full article (PDF) | Vote on future topic | Search archives March 24, 1951 | Vol. 59 | No. 12 Plant something new The best home gardens this year will include a few of the new vegetable varieties along with the old favorites.