Category: Leaf vegetables

Spinacia oleracea Introduction: Spinach originated in Asia and reached Europe during the Middle Ages. It is one of the most popular leaf vegetables because it is quick and highly productive. … Read More

Brassica napus var pabularia Introduction: As you might guess from the name, this plant originated in Northeastern Europe and neighboring Asia. It is an entirely different species from Scotch kale, … Read More

Lactuca sativa Introduction: Lettuce is probably descended from Lactuca serriola and originated somewhere around the Mediterranean or Near East. Some types have been grown since the time of the ancient … Read More

Tetragonia tetragonioides Introduction: This species is native to coastal areas of New Zealand and Australia, where it grows on sand dunes and beaches. As the name suggests it can be … Read More

Brassica oleracea var capitata Wild Cabbage (Brassica oleracea ssp oleracea) is native to the coastal areas of Western Europe and is still found growing wild there. An impressive variety of … Read More

Eruca vesicaria ssp sativa Syn E. sativa Introduction: Arugala has its own distinctive pungent flavor and has been in and out of fashion since Roman times. It is a plant … Read More

Beta vulgaris varcicla Introduction: Chard is the same species as the beet, but is grown for its edible foliage rather than the root. Though it is often called Swiss chard, … Read More