Vegetable Plant Families
Vegetables fit into nine major family groups (9 is a miscellaneous group). These will be important to know once your garden is up and running, to ensure correct 'crop rotation' which avoids build-up of pests and diseases.
1. Beetroot family - Chenopodiaceae
- Beetroot
- Good King Henry
- Quinoa
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Spinach Beet
2. Cabbage family - Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Calabrese
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Mustard
- Oriental Brassicas
- Radish
- Swede
- Turnip
3. Carrot family - Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
- Carrot
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Fennel
- Parsley
- Parsnip
4. Daisy family - Asteraceae (Compositae)
- Chicory/Endive
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Lettuce
- Salsify
- Scorzonera
5. Marrow family - Cucurbitaceae
- Cucumber
- Courgette
- Marrow
- Melon
- Pumpkin
- Squash
6. Onion family - Alliaceae
- Garlic
- Leek
- Onion
- Shallot
7. Pea and Bean family - Fabaceae sub-family Papilionaceae (Leguminosae)
- Alfalfa
- Broad Bean
- French Bean
- Runner Bean
- Clover
- Fenugreek
- Lupin
- Pea
- Tares
- Trefoil
8. Potato family - Solanaceae
- Aubergine
- Pepper
- Potato
- Tomato
9. Miscellaneous
- Corn
- Lambs Lettuce
- Miners Lettuce
- New Zealand Spinach
- Purslane
- Phacelia
- Grazing Rye
- Buckwheat
See also
Crop rotation factsheet
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