Corn, also known as maize, is a tall cereal plant that produces ears covered with green husks and rows of golden or white kernels attached to a cob. Each ear typically measures 15–30 cm in length. Depending on the variety, kernels may also be red, purple, or multicolored.
Cucumber is a long, cylindrical vegetable with a smooth or slightly bumpy green skin and a pale green to translucent interior. It typically measures 15 to 30 cm in length. Depending on the variety, cucumbers may have thin, edible skins or thicker ones that are peeled before eating. Inside, the flesh is crisp, juicy, and refreshing.
Dill is a delicate aromatic herb characterized by its thin, soft stems and fine, feathery leaves with a bright green color. The leaves are light, airy, and highly fragrant, while the plant also produces small yellow flowers arranged in umbrella-shaped clusters. Both the fresh leaves and seeds are valued for their distinctive aroma and flavor. Dill is available fresh throughout much of the year.
Aubergine is a vegetable with a striking appearance, thanks to its bright violet, glossy skin and numerous varieties. Its shape is usually cylindrical, oval, or elongated, measuring 10–30 cm. The white pulp contains small edible seeds and is topped with a green calyx from which the stem emerges. Thanks to greenhouse cultivation, aubergines are available year-round.
Endive is a cylindrical vegetable formed by overlapping lanceolate leaves, creating a whitish bud due to lightless cultivation techniques. Leaves typically measure 9–17 cm in length and 3–6 cm in diameter. A notable variety is red endive, resulting from the crossing of common chicory with red chicory. It is available practically year-round.
Fennel is a bulbous vegetable with a white or pale green base made up of overlapping, crunchy layers and long green stalks topped with feathery leaves similar to dill. Its bulb is oval or slightly flattened, and it has a distinct aromatic scent reminiscent of anise or licorice.
Garlic is a bulbous vegetable with white or creamy cloves arranged around a discoid stem. Each bulb is protected by translucent white-yellow scales, forming the familiar garlic head. Its aroma is strong and fragrant, making it immediately recognizable.
Green beans, also known as string beans or snap beans, are slender, elongated pods usually between 10 and 15 cm long, with a smooth, bright green surface. Inside, they contain small, immature seeds. Depending on the variety, the pods may be round or flat, but they are all tender and crisp when fresh.
Green onions, also called spring onions or scallions, have long, slender green leaves and a small, white bulb at the base. They are harvested young, before the bulb fully develops, giving them a mild and fresh flavor.
Leek is a long, cylindrical vegetable with a white base that gradually transitions to light and then dark green leaves at the top. It has a firm, layered structure similar to a large spring onion but thicker and more fibrous. Typically, leeks measure 20 to 40 cm in length and 2 to 5 cm in diameter.
Lettuce is a leafy vegetable from the Compositae (Asteraceae) family, forming a compact head or loose rosette of soft, crisp leaves. Depending on the variety, its leaves can range in color from light green to dark green, red, or even purple, and in texture from smooth to curly. The main varieties include Romaine (Cos), Iceberg, Butterhead, and Loose-leaf.
Mint is a perennial aromatic herb with slender stems and bright, light green lanceolate leaves that give off a refreshing fragrance when touched. During the summer months, it produces small purple or violet-red flowers, which enhance its ornamental and culinary appeal.
