Now it's time to start your research.  I have provided a number of books you can use to help you find information on your plant.  You can also use the Internet to get answers to your questions.  Websites for you to visit include:

http://www.organicgardening.com,  http://www.garden.org/home,  http://www.nal.usda.gov/kids/agric.htm

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/index.html,  http://www.gardenadvice.co.uk/club/young/index.html

http://www.google.com,  http://www.askjeeves.com