VEGETABLE & HERB SYMBOLS

LEAF vegetables or HERBS

The edible leaves of plants.

FLOWER vegetables The edible flowers of certain vegetables.

STEM vegetables The edible stalks of plants when the stalk is the main part of the vegetable.

FRUIT vegetables These are fleshy and contain seeds.

SEED vegetables The edible seeds grow in pods, some of which are also eaten (legumes).

ROOT vegetables Usually a long or round taproot.

TUBER vegetables They grow underground on the root of a plant.

BULB vegetables Consist of layers and usually grow just below the surface of the ground and produce a fleshy, leafy shoot.

SUMMER TEMPERATE KwaZulu-Natal Midlands September

Amaranth S; Asian greens S; Basil S; Cabbage ST; Coriander ST; Dill S;

Fennel S; Lettuce ST; Marjoram T; Mint T; Oregano T; Parsley T; Rocket S; Rosemary T; Sage ST; Spinach ST; Swiss chard ST; Thyme ST; Watercress ST; Echinacea S; Sunflower S; Asparagus ST; Celery T; Rhubarb T; Brinjal ST; Cucumber S; Marrow S; Okra S; Peppers (hot chillies & sweet peppers) ST; Pumpkin S; Squash S; Tomatillo ST; Tomatoes ST; French beans S; Maize S; Runner beans S;

Beetroot ST; Carrots S; Ginger P; Horseradish P; Jerusalem artichoke P; Parsnip S; Radish S; Turmeric P; Turnip ST;

Potato P; Chives ST; Spring onion ST

October

Amaranth S; Asian greens S; Basil ST; Coriander ST; Dill S; Fennel S; Lettuce ST; Marjoram T; Mint T; Oregano T; Parsley T; Rocket S; Rosemary T; Sage ST; Spinach ST; Swiss chard ST; Thyme ST; Watercress ST;

Artichoke T; Cabbage ST; Echinacea S; Sunflower S; Asparagus ST;

Brinjal ST; Cucumber S; Marrow S; Okra ST; Peppers (hot chillies & sweet peppers) ST; Pumpkin S; Squash ;>

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