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Library of Fruits, Vegetables & More

Welcome to the Library of Fruits, Vegetables, and More. You can view plants by common name or botanical name then scroll through the list to view a thumbnail image and introductory information. Click on a thumbnail image to read more about that particular plant.

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Allium oschaninii 'Yellow Shallot'

Allium oschaninii 'Yellow Shallot'

Common Name: Shallots
The bulbs are a culinary onion with a superb mild flavor. They can be eaten raw, boiled, pickled, baked, or fried. Shallots are long keeping and will store for up to 12 months....

Allium Sativum 'California'

Allium Sativum 'California'

Common Name: Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a hardy perennial member of the onion family....

Allium Sativum 'Elephant'

Allium Sativum 'Elephant'

Common Name: Garlic
Each bulb has several very large cloves, each of which can grow into another huge bulb. The ultimate roasting garlic....

Allium Sativum 'Spanish Roja'

Allium Sativum 'Spanish Roja'

Common Name: Garlic
This is surely a gourmet garlic. Its taste, though not the hottest, it is a garlic with zing....

Allium sepa 'White'

Allium sepa 'White'

Common Name: Onion
White Set Onion Sets are extremely tasty, with a cool, crisp fine-grained texture....

Allium sepa 'Red'

Allium sepa 'Red'

Common Name: Onion
Dark red globe. Large & uniform with outstanding interior with nicely shaded red flesh....

Allium sepa 'Yellow'

Allium sepa 'Yellow'

Common Name: Onions
Gold color on the outside, mild flavor inside a favorite for cooking....

Armoracia rusticana 'Horseradish'

Armoracia rusticana 'Horseradish'

Common Name: Horseradish
The plant is probably native to southeastern Europe and western Asia, but is popular around the world today. Horseradish is ideal for your organic herb garden....

Asparagus  'Mary Washington'

Asparagus 'Mary Washington'

Common Name: Asparagus
Asparagus should be grown in either full or part sun and dry to average soil....

Asparagus  'Jersey King'

Asparagus 'Jersey King'

Common Name: Asparagus
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