Veg Directory

We know that starting to grow some of your own food can be a bit daunting. But to help you on your way we’ve created a veg directory that will help you on your growing journey.

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Borage

Borage

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Artichoke, Jerusalem

Artichoke, Jerusalem

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Basil plant growing

Basil

Basil is one of the most popular plants to grow at home.

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Aubergine

Aubergine

For anyone who owns a greenhouse or polytunnel, aubergines can be a great addition to...

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Asparagus

Asparagus

When it comes to asparagus, patience really is a virtue. 

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Beans, Runner

Beans, Runner

Runner beans are incredibly prolific, incredibly attractive looking, and easy to grow. 

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Broccoli, Calabrese

Broccoli, Calabrese

There are two major types of broccoli: calabrese and sprouting. 

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Kale

Kale

Kale is not only delicious and nutritious, but it’s an incredibly prolific ‘cut and come...

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Garlic

Garlic

Most of the garlic available in supermarkets is imported from China (over 5,000 miles away).

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Celery

Celery

Celery is incredibly good for you and is a staple ‘stockpot’ veg.

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Chicory

Chicory

A bitter leaved, tangy salad plant, chicory adds a nice texture to winter salads.

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Cabbage

Cabbage

Paired with bacon or shredded for a slaw, cabbage is a supremely useful, healthy vegetable...

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Onions

Onions

We love onions at GIY because they are one of those vegetables that it’s possible...

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Leeks

Leeks

Leeks are quite easy to grow and will withstand even the harshest winter. 

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Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is gaining in popularity and little wonder – it’s quick-growing, relatively easy to grow...

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Potatoes

Potatoes

Where would the GIYer be without the humble spud? 

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Broccoli, Sprouting

Broccoli, Sprouting

Sprouting broccoli is a different vegetable to the standard broccoli that we get in the...

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Corn Salad

Corn Salad

Often considered a weed, corn salad (also known as lamb’s lettuce) is a super-hardy and...

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Parsnips

Parsnips

Earthy and homely, parsnips really do provide the quintessential taste of winter. 

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Swede & Turnip

Swede & Turnip

Swedes (or yellow turnips) grow well in Ireland.

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Radish

Radish

Try eating a raw radish with a bit of butter and some seasoning and you...

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Squash & Pumpkin

Squash & Pumpkin

We mainly associate pumpkins with Halloween – they are, of course, fun to carve faces...

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Salad Leaves - Oriental Greens

Salad Leaves - Oriental Greens

Salad leaves are one of the most popular veg to grow in your garden. 

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Yacon

Yacon

Yacon looks like a very large potato, but it has a surprisingly sweet, apple-like taste...

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Sweetcorn

Sweetcorn

Sweetcorn takes up a good deal of space and gives a relatively low return –...

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