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Asparagus Vegetable
Asparagus is a perennial vegetable prized for its tender spears. It's a long-term crop, with beds lasting up to 20 years. Edible spears are produced in spring, followed by fern-like foliage. It's typically grown from crowns (rootstocks) rather than seed.
Basil Herb
Basil is a fragrant, leafy herb with a peppery flavour, widely used in culinary dishes, especially Italian cuisine. It thrives in warm, sunny conditions and is often grown in gardens, containers, or on windowsills. Basil is commonly used in pesto, salads, and tomato-based sauces.
Brussels Sprouts Vegetable
Brussels sprouts are a cool-season vegetable renowned for their small, leafy green buds that resemble miniature cabbages. They offer a unique, nutty flavour when harvested young and cooked lightly, making them a divisive yet cherished addition to autumn and winter dishes.
Calabrese Vegetable
Calabrese is a type of broccoli known for its large, green, cauliflower-like head. It's a cool-season crop, best grown in fertile soil and harvested before the flower buds open. Calabrese is delicious steamed, roasted, or stir-fried.
Carrot Vegetable
Carrots are a versatile root vegetable prized for their crisp texture and sweet flavour. Available in various shapes and colours, including orange, yellow, and purple, they are commonly used in cooking, salads, and as a healthy snack. Learn how to grow carrots in the UK with this detailed guide.
Chilli Pepper Fruit
Chilli peppers are the fiery fruits of the Capsicum family, known for their intense heat and use in various cuisines. They range in size, shape, and spiciness, adding a kick to dishes worldwide. They thrive in warm climates and require careful cultivation.
Chives Herb
Chives are a hardy perennial herb with a mild onion-like flavour, prized for their slender green leaves and edible purple flowers. They are commonly used as a garnish, in salads, or to enhance soups and egg dishes, adding both taste and visual appeal. With proper care, chives can be grown indoors year-round in a kitchen for a fresh supply.
Cucumber Fruit
Cucumbers are a refreshing and versatile vegetable, enjoyed fresh in salads, sandwiches, and pickles. They are typically categorized into outdoor (ridge) varieties, ideal for cooler climates, and greenhouse varieties, which prefer warmer conditions. Modern varieties often thrive in both environments. Gherkins are small, immature cucumbers, perfect for pickling.
Dahlia Flower
Dahlias are tuberous perennials native to Mexico, celebrated for their diverse and often stunning flowers produced from mid-summer until the first frosts. Available in nearly every color except blue, flower forms range from small single blooms to giant 'dinner-plate' doubles. They require full sun, well-drained soil, and regular feeding. Tubers are typically lifted and stored over winter in colder climates like the UK.
Garlic Vegetable
Garlic is a hardy bulbous plant grown for its pungent, flavorful cloves used in cooking worldwide. It thrives in well-drained soil and sunny conditions. Garlic is known for its medicinal properties and is a staple in many cuisines.
Lettuce Vegetable
Lettuce is a cool-season leafy vegetable cultivated for its crisp and tender leaves. It comes in various types, including butterhead, romaine, crisphead, and loose-leaf, each with unique textures and flavors. Lettuce is commonly used in salads, sandwiches, and wraps, adding a refreshing element to meals. It's a good source of vitamins A and K, as well as folate and fiber.
Marigold Flower
Marigolds are cheerful, easy-to-grow annual flowers known for their bright yellow, orange, gold, and sometimes red or cream blooms. They flower profusely from late spring until the first frost and are popular for borders, containers, and companion planting in vegetable gardens. Flower forms vary from single petals to large, dense pom-poms.
Onion Vegetable
Onions are a versatile and essential vegetable used in cuisines worldwide. They are known for their pungent flavor, which becomes sweeter when cooked. Onions are used in a wide range of dishes, from soups and stews to stir-fries and salads.
Pea Vegetable
Peas are cool-season annual legumes grown for their sweet seeds or edible pods. Varieties include shelling peas (garden peas), snow peas (flat pods), and snap peas (plump, edible pods). Most types are climbing vines requiring support and thrive in the cooler temperatures of spring and early summer or autumn.
Potato Vegetable
Potatoes are a versatile, starchy tuber widely grown as a staple crop. Known for their adaptability, they can be boiled, mashed, fried, or roasted, making them a cornerstone of many cuisines globally.
Pumpkin Fruit
Pumpkins are a type of winter squash, known for their large, round fruits and vibrant orange color. They are a versatile crop, used in cooking (pies, soups), as ornamental decorations, and for carving during Halloween. They require a sunny location, fertile soil, and plenty of space to spread. Proper curing after harvest is essential for long-term storage.
Raspberry Fruit
Raspberries are perennial plants producing aggregate fruits on biennial canes. Known for their sweet-tart flavor, they are popular fresh or used in jams, desserts, and sauces. Varieties include summer-bearing (fruit on second-year canes) and fall-bearing/everbearing (fruit on first-year canes in fall, and sometimes a smaller crop on the same canes the following summer).
Rocket Vegetable
Rocket, also known as arugula, is a peppery-tasting leaf vegetable. It comes in two forms: salad rocket with larger, milder leaves, and wild rocket with narrow, hardier leaves. It is used in salads and culinary dishes for its distinct flavor.
Spinach Vegetable
Spinach is a fast-growing, cool-season leafy green vegetable valued for its nutritious leaves, which can be eaten raw or cooked. It thrives in cool weather and fertile soil, but tends to bolt (go to seed) in response to heat and long daylight hours. Succession planting is recommended for a continuous harvest.
Spring Onion Vegetable
Spring onions are versatile and easy to grow. They are typically harvested when young and used as salad onions or scallions. If left to mature, they develop into bulb onions suitable for both raw and cooked preparations.
Sprouting Broccoli Vegetable
Sprouting broccoli produces a mass of smaller, separate florets on long stems. It's a nutritious and versatile vegetable, delicious steamed, roasted, or stir-fried.
Strawberry Fruit
Strawberries are perennial plants prized for their sweet, juicy, bright red, heart-shaped fruits. They are enjoyed fresh, in desserts like pies and ice cream, jams, and preserves. They are relatively easy to grow in gardens or containers.
Sweet Pepper Fruit
Sweet peppers, also known as bell peppers, are a variety of Capsicum annuum prized for their large, mild-flavored fruits. They are used in a wide range of culinary applications, from salads and stir-fries to stuffed peppers and sauces. They require warm conditions and plenty of sunshine to thrive.
Sweetcorn Vegetable
Sweetcorn is a tall, annual grass cultivated for its edible kernels. It thrives in sunny locations with fertile soil and is best eaten fresh. The cobs can be grilled, boiled, or roasted, and the kernels used in various culinary dishes.
Tomato Fruit
Tomatoes are a warm-season favourite, prized for their juicy, flavourful fruits that elevate home cooking, fresh salads, and rich sauces. From tiny cherry tomatoes to huge beefsteaks, these versatile plants offer something for every gardener. Growing your own tomatoes gives the pleasure of harvesting sun-ripened, home-grown goodness straight from your garden, packed with taste you can’t find in the shops.
Winter Squash Vegetable
Winter squash encompasses a diverse group of hard-skinned squashes, including butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and kabocha. They are known for their long storage life and versatility in the kitchen, used in soups, stews, roasts, and even desserts. Winter squash prefers full sun, fertile soil, and ample space to grow.