8 Types of Vegetables Charts for Kids

Use these 8 Types of Vegetables Charts to teach kids about the eight different kinds of vegetables.

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8 Types of Vegetables Charts

These beautiful charts can help your learners understand the eight groups of vegetables. The vegetable types are categorized by the part that is edible and/or where and how they grow. Each chart includes a description and picture/word examples.

The eight groups I’ve included are:

1. Leafy Vegetables produce leaves that are edible. These vegetables can often be found in fresh salads. Some examples include lettuce, kale, and cabbage.

2. Podded Vegetables are often called “legumes,” and develop seeds inside a pod. The seeds are the edible part, although in some cases, the pods may also be eaten. Some examples include lentils, peas, and beans.

3. Flower Vegetables produce flowers that are edible. Other kinds of vegetables also produce flowers that can be eaten such as squash and zucchini. Two examples are asparagus and cauliflower.

4. Stem Vegetables grow above ground and have stems that are edible. There are other vegetables that have stems that may be eaten, but stem vegetables are specifically known for their edible stems. Two examples are asparagus and rhubarb.

5. Fruit Vegetables are tricky! These plants develop and contains seeds like a fruit but have a savory flavor instead of a sweet flavor expected from fruit. Some examples include tomato, cucumber, and squash.

6. Root Vegetables grow underground and absorb their nutrients from the soil. The edible part of the plant is the root. Root vegetables can have a round or long shape. Some examples include turnips, parsnips, and carrots.

7. Tuber Vegetables grow underground on the root of the plant. Unlike root plants, which produce just one new vegetable per plant, tubers produce many new vegetables. One potato, for example, can produce 8-10 new potatoes! Two examples are potatoes and yams.

8. Bulb vegetables grow just beneath the surface of the ground. They produce bulbs, which are edible. These bulbs often have many layers. Two examples are onions and garlic.

Want to learn more about vegetables and gardening? I recommend The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible by Edward C. Smith.

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Enjoy teaching {and gardening}!
~Becky

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