Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) belongs to the genus Foeniculum It is a member of the family Apiaceae (formerly the Umbelliferae). It is a perennial, umbelliferous herb, with feathery leaves and yellow flowers. It is a highly flavorful and aromatic herb with culinary and medicinal uses.

Cauliflower belongs to the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant composed of bunches of tiny florets on clusters of stalks. Usually, only the head (the white curd) of aborted floral meristems is eaten, while the stalk and surrounding thick, green leaves are used in vegetable broth or discarded.

Red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) is a sort of cabbage, also known as Red Kraut or Blue Kraut. Its leaves are dark red/purple coloured. However, its colour changes according to the pH value of the soil. It is available on the shop shelves fresh and processed, also highly suitable for the colourant industry.

Cucumber is a member of the Cucurbitaceous family, like muskmelon, squash and pumpkin. The plant is a creeping vine which bears cylindrical edible fruit when ripe. It is an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C and folic acid (only if it is unpeeled).

Eggplant belongs to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, sweet peppers and potatoes. It grows in a manner much like tomatoes, hanging from the vines of a plant that grows several feet in height .In addition to vitamins and minerals, eggplant also contains important phytonutrients, many which have antioxidant activity.

Red Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a firm, thin skinned vegetable perfect for many recipes. It belongs to the red family of potatoes and include the Red Lasoda and Red Pontiac varieties usually available year-round. It has smooth, thin skin and white inside. If eaten with skin it provides a high amount of fiber.

Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum), also known as sweet pepper or pepper (in the UK), belongs to the solanaceous family and can be grown throughout the year. It is a good source of vitamin C and iron and usually served as fresh or cooked with other vegetables, fish and meat. It can also be processed as pickles.

The word “Tomato” refers to both the plant (Solanum lycopersicum) and the edible, red fruit which it bears. It is consumed in different ways, including raw, as an ingredient in many dishes and sauces, and in drinks. While it is botanically a fruit, it is considered a vegetable for culinary purposes.

Chicory (Cichorium intybus), is a perennial herbaceous plant which usually has white-veined red leaves. It is cultivated for salad leaves, roots (var. sativum), or for chicons (blanched buds). In Italy, this vegetable is very popular and it is usually mixed into dishes or eaten grilled in olive oil.

Pumpkin is a sort of squash of the genus Cucurbita and the family Cucurbitaceae. It refers to different varieties of the species Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita maxima, and Cucurbita moschata, and is native to North America. It typically has a orange shell, containing pulp and seeds.