List of Vegetable Crops Grown Worldwide
Here’s a comprehensive list of vegetable crops that are grown around the world, categorized by type for clarity:
🥔 Root and Tuber Vegetables
Below is a comprehensive listing of vegetable varieties known as root and tuber, which are grown worldwide, and the common names as well as botanical names, families, and areas in which they are most commonly grown:
| S.No | Common Name | Botanical Name | Family | Commonly Grown In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potato | Solanum tuberosum | Solanaceae | Worldwide (Top: China, India, Russia) |
| 2 | Sweet Potato | Ipomoea batatas | Convolvulaceae | Asia, Africa, Americas |
| 3 | Cassava (Tapioca) | Manihot esculenta | Euphorbiaceae | Africa, South America, Asia |
| 4 | Carrot | Daucus carota | Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) | Worldwide |
| 5 | Beetroot | Beta vulgaris | Amaranthaceae | Europe, USA, India |
| 6 | Turnip | Brassica rapa | Brassicaceae | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 7 | Radish | Raphanus sativus | Brassicaceae | Asia, Europe, North America |
| 8 | Taro (Colocasia) | Colocasia esculenta | Araceae | Asia, Pacific Islands, Africa |
| 9 | Yam | Dioscorea spp. | Dioscoreaceae | West Africa, Caribbean, SE Asia |
| 10 | Parsnip | Pastinaca sativa | Apiaceae | Europe, North America |
| 11 | Jerusalem Artichoke | Helianthus tuberosus | Asteraceae | North America, Europe |
| 12 | Celeriac | Apium graveolens var. rapaceum | Apiaceae | Europe |
🧅 Bulb Vegetables
Here’s a complete listing of vegetables that are bulk that are grown all over the world, with the common names and botanical names, family names, and the most important areas of growth:
| S.No | Common Name | Botanical Name | Family | Commonly Grown In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onion | Allium cepa | Amaryllidaceae | Worldwide (Top: China, India, USA, Egypt) |
| 2 | Garlic | Allium sativum | Amaryllidaceae | China, India, South Korea, Egypt |
| 3 | Leek | Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum | Amaryllidaceae | Europe, USA |
| 4 | Shallot | Allium cepa var. aggregatum | Amaryllidaceae | Southeast Asia, India, Middle East |
| 5 | Chive | Allium schoenoprasum | Amaryllidaceae | Europe, North America, Asia |
| 6 | Pearl Onion | Allium ampeloprasum | Amaryllidaceae | Europe, India, USA |
| 7 | Spring Onion (Scallion) | Allium fistulosum | Amaryllidaceae | Asia, USA, Mexico |
🥬 Leafy and Brassica Vegetables
This is a complete listing of Brassica and Leafy Vegetables that includes the common names as well as botanical names, families and principal zones of cultivation:
| S.No | Common Name | Botanical Name | Family | Commonly Grown In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabbage | Brassica oleracea var. capitata | Brassicaceae | Worldwide (Top: China, India, Russia) |
| 2 | Cauliflower | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis | Brassicaceae | India, China, Europe, USA |
| 3 | Broccoli | Brassica oleracea var. italica | Brassicaceae | USA, China, Europe |
| 4 | Kale | Brassica oleracea var. acephala | Brassicaceae | USA, Europe, Africa |
| 5 | Collard Greens | Brassica oleracea var. acephala | Brassicaceae | Southern USA, Africa |
| 6 | Mustard Greens | Brassica juncea | Brassicaceae | India, China, Nepal |
| 7 | Spinach | Spinacia oleracea | Amaranthaceae | USA, China, Turkey, India |
| 8 | Lettuce | Lactuca sativa | Asteraceae | USA, Spain, China, Netherlands |
| 9 | Swiss Chard | Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla | Amaranthaceae | Europe, USA, Mediterranean |
| 10 | Amaranth Leaves | Amaranthus spp. | Amaranthaceae | India, Africa, Latin America |
| 11 | Fenugreek Leaves | Trigonella foenum-graecum | Fabaceae | India, Middle East |
| 12 | Sorrel | Rumex acetosa | Polygonaceae | Europe, Asia |
| 13 | Watercress | Nasturtium officinale | Brassicaceae | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 14 | Purslane | Portulaca oleracea | Portulacaceae | Worldwide (often as a wild edible green) |
🍅 Fruiting Vegetables
Here’s a complete list of fruits and vegetables produced all over the world, together with common names and botanical names, families, and the most important zones of growth:
| S.No | Common Name | Botanical Name | Family | Commonly Grown In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomato | Solanum lycopersicum | Solanaceae | Worldwide (Top: China, India, USA, Turkey) |
| 2 | Brinjal / Eggplant | Solanum melongena | Solanaceae | India, China, Mediterranean, Africa |
| 3 | Bell Pepper (Capsicum) | Capsicum annuum | Solanaceae | USA, China, Mexico, India |
| 4 | Chili Pepper | Capsicum spp. | Solanaceae | India, China, Mexico, Thailand |
| 5 | Okra (Lady’s Finger) | Abelmoschus esculentus | Malvaceae | India, Nigeria, Pakistan, USA |
| 6 | Cucumber | Cucumis sativus | Cucurbitaceae | China, Turkey, Iran, USA |
| 7 | Pumpkin | Cucurbita moschata / maxima | Cucurbitaceae | India, USA, China, Mexico |
| 8 | Squash | Cucurbita pepo | Cucurbitaceae | USA, Mexico, Philippines |
| 9 | Zucchini | Cucurbita pepo | Cucurbitaceae | USA, Europe, Middle East |
| 10 | Bitter Gourd | Momordica charantia | Cucurbitaceae | India, China, Southeast Asia |
| 11 | Bottle Gourd | Lagenaria siceraria | Cucurbitaceae | India, Africa, Southeast Asia |
| 12 | Ridge Gourd | Luffa acutangula | Cucurbitaceae | India, Southeast Asia |
| 13 | Sponge Gourd | Luffa cylindrica | Cucurbitaceae | India, China, Southeast Asia |
| 14 | Snake Gourd | Trichosanthes cucumerina | Cucurbitaceae | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| 15 | Ivy Gourd | Coccinia grandis | Cucurbitaceae | India, Thailand, Sri Lanka |
| 16 | Ash Gourd | Benincasa hispida | Cucurbitaceae | India, China, Southeast Asia |
| 17 | Teasel Gourd | Momordica dioica | Cucurbitaceae | India (Eastern & Northeastern states) |
🌿 Leguminous Vegetables
Here’s an exhaustive list of Leguminous vegetables which are grown in all parts of the world, including the common names as well as botanical names, families, and principal zones of production:
| S.No | Common Name | Botanical Name | Family | Commonly Grown In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Pea | Pisum sativum | Fabaceae | India, China, Canada, Russia |
| 2 | French Bean (Common Bean) | Phaseolus vulgaris | Fabaceae | Americas, Africa, Asia |
| 3 | Broad Bean (Fava Bean) | Vicia faba | Fabaceae | Europe, North Africa, West Asia |
| 4 | Cowpea (Black-eyed Pea) | Vigna unguiculata | Fabaceae | Africa, India, USA |
| 5 | Cluster Bean (Guar) | Cyamopsis tetragonoloba | Fabaceae | India (Rajasthan, Gujarat), Pakistan |
| 6 | Lima Bean (Butter Bean) | Phaseolus lunatus | Fabaceae | Central America, USA, India |
| 7 | Sword Bean | Canavalia gladiata | Fabaceae | Asia (India, China), Africa |
| 8 | Winged Bean | Psophocarpus tetragonolobus | Fabaceae | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| 9 | Yardlong Bean (Asparagus Bean) | Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis | Fabaceae | SE Asia, China, India |
| 10 | Mung Bean (Green Gram) | Vigna radiata | Fabaceae | India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand |
| 11 | Horse Gram | Macrotyloma uniflorum | Fabaceae | India (South), Sri Lanka |
| 12 | Hyacinth Bean (Indian Bean) | Lablab purpureus | Fabaceae | India, East Africa |
| 13 | Pigeon Pea (Arhar/Tur) | Cajanus cajan | Fabaceae | India, Africa, Caribbean |
🥗 Other Notable Vegetable crops
Here’s an overview of other vegetables that don’t belong under bulb, root, leafy leguminous, or fruiting categories. This includes the perennials as well as salad crops, exotic vegetables as well and the under-utilized traditional crops:
| S.No | Common Name | Botanical Name | Family | Commonly Grown In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drumstick (Moringa) | Moringa oleifera | Moringaceae | India, Africa, Philippines |
| 2 | Taro (Arbi) | Colocasia esculenta | Araceae | India, Pacific Islands, Africa |
| 3 | Elephant Foot Yam | Amorphophallus paeoniifolius | Araceae | India, Southeast Asia |
| 4 | Bamboo Shoot | Bambusa spp. | Poaceae | Northeast India, SE Asia, China |
| 5 | Artichoke | Cynara scolymus | Asteraceae | Mediterranean, USA, France |
| 6 | Asparagus | Asparagus officinalis | Asparagaceae | Europe, China, Peru, USA |
| 7 | Celery | Apium graveolens | Apiaceae | USA, Netherlands, India |
| 8 | Parsley | Petroselinum crispum | Apiaceae | Mediterranean, Europe |
| 9 | Beetroot | Beta vulgaris | Amaranthaceae | USA, Russia, India, Europe |
| 10 | Rhubarb | Rheum rhabarbarum | Polygonaceae | Europe, North America |
| 11 | Lettuce (Wild Types) | Lactuca serriola (and others) | Asteraceae | Europe, wild habitats |
| 12 | Endive & Escarole | Cichorium endivia | Asteraceae | Mediterranean, Europe |
| 13 | Pak Choi (Bok Choy) | Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis | Brassicaceae | China, Southeast Asia |
| 14 | Mizuna | Brassica rapa var. nipposinica | Brassicaceae | Japan, USA |
| 15 | Tatsoi | Brassica rapa var. rosularis | Brassicaceae | China, Japan |
