We are still adding to this alphabetical list of vegetablesIf any vegetable is missing, let us know by using our contact form.

A

Artichoke - Flowery part of a plant. Used in Europe.

Asparagus - flowering plant species . Only the young shoots of asparagus are eaten. It has medicinal properties that help in cleansing and healing.

Aubergine - Also called eggplant in America and brinjal in india. It is a fruit of a tree.

B

Beans - legume plants. A variety of beans are available in different sizes, shapes and colors. French beans, runner beans.

Beet / beetroot - Tubers.

Bell pepper - see Capsicum.

Bitter Gourd -

Broccoli -

Brussels sprouts -

Butternut Squash has recently grown in popularity in the United Kingdom.

C

Cabbage - available in green and purple varities.

Capsicum - Available in red green and yellow varieties. Called Pepper in America. In India green capsicum is commonly available.

Carrot - Root vegetable. orange, red, yellowish.

Cauliflower - Cabbage family vegetable. Mostly the white head is eaten raw or cooked. The leaves and the stem also can be eaten.

Celeriac - also known as Celery root. Can be eaten raw or cooked. It stores less starch compared to other root vegetables.

Celery - Leaves, seeds, stalks are used in cooking. Negative calory food.

Chard - Similar to beets. With green leaves and red stems. Used in salads.

Collards - This leafy green vegetable is also known as tree-cabbage and is rich in vitamins and minerals.

Corn - Maize. North American native vegetable.

Cress - small peppery sprouts

Cucumbers - Traditionally used raw in salads. The cucumber grows quickly and holds lots of water.

D

Drumstick - Morianga. Leaves and pods are used in cooking. Very nutritious and has medicinal properties too.

G

Gourds - Fruit vegetable. Bitter gourd, white gourd, snake gourd, cucumbers, squashes, and melons.

K

Kales - variety of cabbage but the leaves do not form a head. Grows in cool climate.

Kohlrabi - Kohlrabi - knolkol is a member of the turnip family and can be either purple or white.

Go to the top of this alphabetical list of vegetables page

L

Leek - The national vegetable of Wales.

Lettuce - lots of green leaves used as a mainstay of salads.

M

Melons - high water content. Good for hot summers.

Mushrooms - not technically a vegetable, but a far older member of the plant kingdom. Mushrooms do not use sunlight to produce energy, hence they have a completely different range of tastes than any other vegetable.

O

Okra - also called 'ladies fingers' or gumbo. Ethiopia and is a North African staple, is popular in Europe, Asia and America.

Onions - Parsnips The sweet, starchy parsnip is a root vegetable.

P

Peas -

Peppers - These are the fruit of the Capsicum family of plants. The hotter tasting ones are usually referred to as chilies. See bell pepper.

Potatoes - Everyone loves potatoes, a root vegetable.

Pumpkins - A popular gourd vegetable used in cooking .

R

Radish - rich in ascorbic acid (vitamin C), folic acid (foliate), and Potassium, the radish is a peppery vegetable popular in western and Asian cookery. The leaves can also be eaten in salads.

Rhubarb - A plant with large leaves. Rhubarb was originally native to China but has been popular in Europe since Roman times.

Rutabaga - Alternative name for Swede

Go to the top of this alphabetical list of vegetables

S

Shallots - Small onions often with a more fiery bite.

Spinach - large green leaves wilt easily in a pan, Spinach contains lots of healthy trace minerals including iron

Snake gourd -

Squash - another generic name for fruits Butternut Squash has recently grown in popularity in the United Kingdom.

Swede - Apparently a cross between cabbages and turnips Swedes are a low calorie root vegetable

Sweet corn - a north American native plant loved throughout the world.

Sweet potato - a starchy tuber. Sweet potato is often called a yam, although yams are a separate vegetable.

T

Tomatoes - not a vegetable, but a fruit. Tomatoes are best grown yourself .

Turnips - Root vegetable. grows in cold climates.

W

Watercress - very peppery small salad like leaves

Watermelon - Sweet tasting gourd reaches enormous size and definitely the most refreshing fruit there is.

white gourd -

Y

Yams - Sweet starchy tuber that are popular in African, Caribbean and American cookery