Period vegetables

Greens (Wortes)

cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, chicory, endive, borage, radicchio, spinach, sorrel, watercress, lamb's lettuce, dandelion, nettles, rocket, mustard greens, turnip greens, beet greens, celery.

Roots

Turnips, salsify, radish, celery, carrots, parsnips, skirrits, scallions, onions, garlic, leeks.

Legumes

Peas, white beans, broad beans, lentils, chickpeas, soybeans.

Stalks and Vegetable Fruits

Asparagus, fennel, mushrooms, squash, zucchini, cucumber, artichoke, quince, gourds.

Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts originated in Europe, but reliable sources date their breeding to the 18th century.