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. […]
Vegetable Categories
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 […]
Greens
Unlike Tubers, Greens shine above ground. The members of the Greens category of veggies include: Aster Family: lettuce and chicory Brassica Family: arugula, cabbage, bok choy, collards, kale, mizuna, mustard, tatsoi and watercress Amaranth Family: spinach, strawberry spinach and swiss chard Buckwheat Family: sorrel Similarities:  Of course, you eat the leaf part of greens. I usually […]




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