Bulbs

Bulbs

The Bulb Category of veggies consists of one plant family: Onion Family:  Garlic, Egyptian onions, leeks, onions, scallions, shallots and spring onions Similarities: The onion family prefers to be planted when it is cooler to help to form the bulbs.  While you eat the green leaves/stems of the onion family, the bulbs are the main attraction.  […]

Roots

Roots

The main attraction of the Roots Vegetable Category grows underground.  I sorted Roots by plant famiily: Carrot Plant Family:   carrots, celeriac, parsnip and parsley root Brassica Family:  radish, rutabaga and turnip Aster Family: salsify and scorzonera Amaranth Family:  beets When you look at the above list, you may think a forgot some veggies but I […]

Onion Plant Family

Onion Plant Family

Most of the members of the Amaryllidaceae Plant Family or the Onion Plant Family are rather stinky! Here are some of the members: Veggies:  Garlic, leeks, onions, scallions and shallots Herbs:  Chives Flowers:  Alliums, amaryllis & agapanthus Similarities: The onion family tolerates chilly temperatures which means that the annuals (like garlic) can be planted when […]