Vegetable is a culinary term. Its definition has no scientific value, and is somewhat arbitrary and subjective. Any part of an herbaceous plant that humans eat whole or in part is a vegetable, except for culinary fruits and arguably grains, nuts, herbs, and spices. Also, mushrooms are commonly considered vegetables, despite belonging to a different biological kingdom, namely fungi (which used to be classified as plants).
Vegetables include leaf vegetables (for example lettuce), stem vegetables (asparagus), root vegetables (carrot), flower vegetables (broccoli), bulbs (garlic) and botanical fruits such as cucumbers, squashes, pumpkins, avocados, capsicums, as well as botanical pulses such as green beans, and fleshy, immature seeds such as those of peas or beans.
Since "vegetable" is not a botanical term, there is no contradiction in a plant part being a fruit botanically while still being considered a vegetable (see diagram). See Nix v. Hedden for a United States Supreme Court's ruling on the matter.
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Information Center - University of California - Information on the cultivation, production and harvesting of vegetables in California for farmers and home gardeners. Biotechnology, composting, fertilizers, irrigation and postharvest techniques also included.
Meta Description: [ The Vegetable Research and Information Center provides information for the cultivation, production and harvesting of vegetables in California for farmers and home gardeners. ]
Labrador - Grower Guides on a variety of vegetable crops.
A Guide To Common Vegetables - A guide to the vegetables that are commonly eaten in Singapore. It includes pictures and descriptions of mostly Chinese/Southeast Asian vegetables.
Asian Fruits and Vegetables - Growing conditions, descriptions, and marketing information of a wide variety of species.
AVRDC - Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center - An international organisation based in southeast Asia specialising in tropical vegetable research. Helping to alleviate poverty and improve diets, through research, development and training.
Commercial Vegetable Production - University of Florida - List of articles covering such topics as nutrution, fertilizers, hydroponics, diseases, polythene mulches, sap-testing and crop production guides.
Commercial Vegetable Production - Virginia State University - Contains a series of articles on vegetable and fruit production written for growers in Virginia.
Commercial Vegetable Production- Oregon State University - Commercial Vegetable Production Guides which contain information on producing vegetables crops in the Pacific Northwest. Research reports also available.
Meta Description: [ Commercial Vegetable Production Guides on producing vegetables crops in the Pacific Northwest, particulary in Oregon. Includes information on varieties, fertilizer applications, harvesting, handling, storage, pest control, cultural practices, and links to other sources of relevant information. ]
Cornell Vegetables - Homepage for Cornell University. This is the gateway to an extensive resource backup for the commercial vegetable grower.
Cover Crops for Vegetable Growers - Kansas State University - Explains the concept of using cover crops, explaining how they can improve the structure and fertility of soils. Of interest to both organic and conventional growers. [PDF]
Crop Fact Sheets - Colorado State University - Lots of information on herbicides, irrigation, diseases, fertilizers, manures and soils. Written for the arable farmer with some specific articles on vegetable crops.
Meta Description: [ Colorado State Extension crop publications, online and in print. ]
Georgia Commercial Vegetable Information - University of Georgia - Comprehensive site with information on budgets, market information, images, newsletters, weeds, extension publications and research information.
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center - University of Florida - Includes notes on the Center's research programs and variety trial information on tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, watermelon and gourds. Gourd photo gallery also included.
Horticulture Fact Sheets - University of Georgia - Contains information on a wide range of vegetable topics for both the commercial producer and home gardener. Variety trials are also included.
Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines - Cornell University - Detailed notes on vegetable production with the emphasis on integrated crop management techniques. Click on Index to view main contents page.
Is Vegetable Farming for You? - Kansas State University - Gives an overview of what's involved in getting into growing vegetables commercially. [PDF]
M Horticultural Extension - Vegetables - Includes newsletters, Vegetable Grower's Handbook, and Crop Guides.
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Philippine Vegetables, Fruits and Spices - Photos and descriptions of vegetables, fruits and spices used in Filipino cuisine.
Redbud Farm - Website hosted by a family farm in West Virginia that specialises in growing vegetables organically, particularly those of West African origin.
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Teagasc - Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority - End-of-Project Reports for Horticulture and Forestry are listed, that includes research reports on vegetable crops. Some of these reports can be downloaded, others must be ordered through the library.
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The Genetic Resources Unit of Warwick HRI - Short article on the work carried out by Warwick HRI (Horticulture Research International) to develop a gene bank, by conserving old vegetable varieties and associated wild plants.
The History of Cabbage - University of Saskatchewan - Short account of the development of this vegetable.
Tomato Vine - Dedicated to the art of growing tomatoes and includes details on seed sources, growing tips, nutrition, pests and diseases. Also included is information on aspects of tomato breeding and genetic mutations.
Meta Description: [ A complete source for tomato information including growing, breeding and seed ]
UCCE Tulare County, Vegetable Research Reports - Contains details on vegetable variety trials, specialty potatoes and post harvest information on green beans, cherry tomatoes and squash.
UK: HDRA Heritage Seed Library - Lists and conserves vegetable varieties that have been dropped from popular seed catalogues as well as varieties that have never been in a catalogue.
Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center - Part of the Horticultural Department of Texas AM University set up to develop vegetable and fruit research programs. Explains the aims behind the research and the programs taking place to educate people about the health benefits of eating fruit and vegetables.
Vegetable Crop Management - University of Minnesota - Information on the commercial production of garlic, sweet corn, yellow storage onions and carrots.
Vegetable Crops - The Ohio State University - Information on cultural details of growing vegetables for the commercial and home gardener. Also covers pest and disease control.
Vegetable Crops - University of Florida - Information on commercial vegetable production, vegetable gardening and aspects of the vegetable industry.
Vegetable Horticulture Program - SWFREC - The Southwest Florida Research and Education Center provides Florida with research and extension information, specifically in the areas of vegetable transplant production and stand establishment. Crop budgets and cover crops also included.
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Vegetable Initiative Research - University of Tennessee - Experimental Station which has launched a Vegetable Initiative whose goal is to assist and encourage vegetable producers in Tennessee.
Vegetable Program - University of Saskatchewan - Provide commercial and hobby producers of Saskatchewan with up to date, locally relevant, production, handling, and marketing information.
Vegetable Statistics - US Department of Agriculture - Data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service on fresh market vegetables, strawberries and melons including area harvested, yield and production, by season and by crop from the larger states.
Vegetable Transplants - Kansas State University - Sets out the reasons for using transplants in commercial vegetable production and looks at compost, fertilization, starter solutions and transplant containers. [PDF]
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Vegetables - Department of Primary Industries, Queensland - Wide ranging information on vegetable production in Australia. Cultural details are given for a range of crops.
Vegetables - New South Wales Agriculture - Features pest and diseases, soil management, irrigation and growing guides.
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Vegetables - North Carolina State University - Vegetable production guides, pest management and information on harvesting and storage.
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Vegetables - Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - All aspects of vegetable production are covered including factsheets, newsletters, crop updates, pest and disease control and statistics.
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Vegetables - The University of Arizona - Research-based, desert crop production information on all aspects of vegetable growing including management, pests and diseases, irrigation, and economics.
Meta Description: [ This is the home page for the Vegetable section of the Arizona Crop Information Site which provides independent, research-based desert crop production and pest management information from the University of Arizona. ]
Vegetables: Farmer's Bookshelf - Fact sheets from the University of Hawaii at Manoa on growing various crops, including tropical crops, in Hawaii.
World Carrot Museum - History, nutrition, cultivation, recipes, trivia and interesting facts of this important vegetable.
Meta Description: [ Carrot Museum dedicated to all aspects of the Carrots, including the history, nutrition, cultivation, good recipes and craft items, also trivia, jokes and puzzles and activities. Everything you need to know about the humble carrot is here. ]
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