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 root, carrots, parsnips, skyrwates/skirrits (water parsnip), scallions, onions, garlic, leeks.

Legumes

peas, split peas, white beans, broad beans, lentils, chickpeas, soybeans (in Japan)

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.