Vegetables

Chinese cabbage is one of the most popular Asian vegetables you can find, but it tastes even better fresh. The good news is that it's a really easy plant to grow...

Okahijiki, also known as land seaweed and salsola komarovii, is the Japanese name for this low-growing annual vegetable found along coastlines in Japan, China, and Russia. The plant is cultivated for the...

Kohlrabi is also known as German Turnip. You'll often see kohlrabi at the local farmers' market. Still, you may not know what to do with such an impressive-looking vegetable. The plant has...

Indian eggplant is one of those darling fruits you see in specialty stores, but probably don't think about growing in your home garden. Different varieties of these eggplants native to India come...

This fascinating cousin of mustard is tatsoi, also known as tat choy, which are more commonly found in U.S. farmers' markets. It's called Chinese flat cabbage or spinach mustard. The plant has...

Tokyo Bekana also known as "vitamin green," is a distinct type of cabbage from Chinese cabbage. The Tokyo Bekana is a non-heading, loose-leaf variety with succulent and tender leaves that grow...

Gobo root, also known as burdock root, is a curious ingredient to add to your repertoire. However, it can be challenging to find it fresh. Fortunately, growing your gobo root at home...

Japanese cucumber, also known as Kyuri in Japan (胡瓜), can be an excellent ingredient to use in various dishes. Best enjoyed fresh, there's no better way to guarantee a plentiful supply...

Longevity spinach, also known as Gynura procumbens, is growing in popularity thanks to its benefits as green, leafy spinach! If you are wondering what longevity spinach leaves do and how to grow...

Egyptian spinach, also called Egyptian molokhia, produces tasty leaves and edible seed pods. Easy to grow and ready to harvest in just two months, Egyptian spinach makes an exciting addition to any...