Stem Vegetables

Vegetables grown for crisp stems and stalks — celery, Florence fennel, kohlrabi and asparagus — adding crunch and structure to the kitchen garden.

  • Red Ninja Spring Onion seeds (Allium fistulosum) – perennial vegetable Red Ninja Spring Onion (Allium fistulosum) – perennial vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Red Ninja Spring Onion Seeds Allium Fistulosum Perennial
    73,00 kr

    Red Ninja spring onions for fresh stalks red ninja spring onion seeds are a distinctive red spring onion variety grown for tender, upright stalks with a pleasantly punchy onion flavour. This vegetable stalk crop is...
  • Albenga F1 seeds (Asparagus officinalis) – perennial Albenga F1 (Asparagus officinalis) – perennial seeds from SeedsChoice
    Asparagus Seeds Albenga F1 Asparagus Officinalis Perennial
    78,00 kr

    Albenga F1 asparagus seeds for perennial beds asparagus seeds Albenga F1 are a perennial vegetable choice for gardeners who want to establish a long-lasting asparagus patch. This albenga f1 asparagus variety is valued for its...
  • Argenteuil seeds (Asparagus officinalis) – perennial Argenteuil (Asparagus officinalis) – perennial seeds from SeedsChoice
    Asparagus Argenteuil Seeds Asparagus Officinalis Perennial Variety
    56,00 kr

    Classic Argenteuil asparagus for garden beds asparagus argenteuil seeds are a traditional choice for growers looking for a dependable, long-lived vegetable for the outdoor garden. This Argenteuil asparagus variety is known for producing pale spears...
  • Spring Onion Ishikura seeds (Allium fistulosum) – annual vegetable Spring Onion Ishikura (Allium fistulosum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Spring Onion Seeds Ishikura Allium Fistulosum Annual Variety
    56,00 kr

    Spring Onion Variety With Long White Shanks spring onion seeds ‘Ishikura’ are a popular choice for gardeners who want a reliable, annual, non-bulbing onion variety with an elegant, leek-like look. This type is known for...
  • Early Argenteuil seeds (Asparagus officinalis) – perennial Early Argenteuil (Asparagus officinalis) – perennial seeds from SeedsChoice
    Asparagus Early Argenteuil Seeds Asparagus Officinalis Perennial
    56,00 kr

    Classic perennial asparagus variety for garden beds asparagus early argenteuil seeds are a traditional choice for gardeners looking for a long-lived crop in the stem vegetables category. This Argenteuil type is valued for its versatility...
  • Spring Onion Long White Ishikura seeds (Allium fistulosum) – annual vegetable Spring Onion Long White Ishikura (Allium fistulosum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Spring Onion Seeds Long White Ishikura Allium Fistulosum Annual
    56,00 kr

    Long White Ishikura spring onion for gardens spring onion seeds ‘Long White Ishikura’ are a reliable choice for vegetable beds where you want slender, leek-like stems with a clean white shaft. This annual type is...
  • Leek Bulgarian Giant seeds (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable Leek Bulgarian Giant (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Leek Bulgarian Giant Seeds Allium Porrum Annual Variety
    48,00 kr56,00 kr

    Leek variety with long, slender summer stems leek bulgarian giant seeds are an annual vegetable choice for gardeners looking for a classic, old-style Allium porrum with a notably long, slender stem. This giant leek variety...
  • Rhubarb Victoria seeds (Rheum undulatum) – perennial Rhubarb Victoria (Rheum undulatum) – perennial seeds from SeedsChoice
    Rhubarb Seeds Victoria Rheum Undulatum Perennial
    56,00 kr

    Victoria rhubarb seeds for perennial garden beds Rhubarb seeds ‘Victoria’ are a classic choice for gardeners who want a long-lived, productive plant in the vegetable plot. This victoria rhubarb variety is known for its attractive...
  • Celery Pascal seeds (Apium graveolens) – annual vegetable Celery Pascal (Apium graveolens) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Celery Seeds Pascal Apium Graveolens Annual Variety
    56,00 kr

    Pascal celery for crisp green stalks celery seeds for the Pascal type are a classic choice for gardeners who want a reliable stalk celery with a fresh, distinctive aroma and a clean green appearance. This...
  • Rhubarb seeds (Rheum rhabarbarum) – perennial vegetable Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) – perennial vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Rhubarb Seeds Rheum Rhabarbarum Perennial Vegetable
    56,00 kr

    Rhubarb seeds for bold garden stalks Rhubarb seeds are a classic choice for growers who want a long-lived stalk vegetable with strong ornamental presence in the kitchen garden. This perennial vegetable is known for developing...
  • Celery Golden Self Blanching seeds (Apium graveolens) – annual vegetable Celery Golden Self Blanching (Apium graveolens) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Celery Seeds Golden Self Blanching Apium Graveolens Annual
    56,00 kr

    Golden Self Blanching Celery For Kitchen Gardens celery seeds ‘Golden Self Blanching’ are a classic choice for gardeners who want a dependable stalk celery type with a traditional look and flavor. This is an annual...
  • Cardy Blanc Améliore seeds (Cynara cardunculus) – perennial Cardy Blanc Améliore (Cynara cardunculus) – perennial seeds from SeedsChoice
    Cardy Seeds Cynara Cardunculus Perennial Blanc Améliore Variety
    50,00 kr

    Cardy Blanc Améliore perennial stem vegetable seeds cardy seeds for the Blanc Améliore variety offer a classic choice among stem vegetable seeds for the kitchen garden. This traditional perennial vegetable is grown for its thick,...
  • Leek Bluegreen Winter Hiverbleu Cold Hardy seeds (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable Leek Bluegreen Winter Hiverbleu Cold Hardy (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Bluegreen Winter Hiverbleu Allium Porrum Annual Cold Hardy
    56,00 kr

    Bluegreen winter leek seeds for sturdy stems Leek seeds ‘Bluegreen Winter’ (Hiverbleu) are a reliable winter leek variety valued for its robust plants and substantial size. This bluegreen winter leek develops firm, white shafts and...
  • Celtuce Lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa) – annual vegetable Celtuce Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Celtuce Lettuce Seeds Lactuca Sativa Annual Vegetable
    56,00 kr

    Distinctive stem lettuce for specialty vegetable gardens celtuce lettuce seeds produce a distinctive annual lettuce grown for both tender leaves and a thickened, crisp stem. Often described as asparagus lettuce seeds or stem lettuce seeds,...
  • Leek Winter Tornado seeds (Allium porrum) – vegetable Leek Winter Tornado (Allium porrum) – vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Allium Porrum Winter Variety Tornado
    67,00 kr

    Winter leek variety for reliable garden harvests Leek seeds for the winter variety Tornado are a practical choice for gardeners who want a robust crop for the colder part of the season. This winter leek...
  • Leek Winterreuzen 3 Winter Harvest seeds (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable Leek Winterreuzen 3 Winter Harvest (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Winterreuzen 3 Allium Porrum Annual Variety Winter Harvest
    50,00 kr

    Leek variety for early winter garden harvest leek seeds Winterreuzen 3 are an annual vegetable seed selection valued for reliable performance in cooler-season beds. This winter leek variety seeds option is known for producing hardy...
  • Leek Bluegreen Winter seeds (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable Leek Bluegreen Winter (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Leek Seeds Bluegreen Winter Allium Porrum Annual Variety
    48,00 kr56,00 kr

    Bluegreen winter leek variety for open ground Leek seeds Bluegreen Winter are a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a hardy, blue-green leek with a classic upright habit. This annual variety is valued for its...
  • Kohlrabi Korist F1 seeds (Brassica oleracea) – organic annual vegetable Kohlrabi Korist F1 (Brassica oleracea) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Kohlrabi Seeds Organic Brassica Oleracea Annual Korist F1
    78,00 kr

    Organic Korist F1 kohlrabi for kitchen gardens kohlrabi seeds Korist F1 are an organic choice for gardeners who want a reliable, fast growing kohlrabi variety with a crisp texture and mild, pleasant flavour. This annual...
  • Bunching Onion White Lisbon Spring seeds (Allium cepa) – annual vegetable Bunching Onion White Lisbon Spring (Allium cepa) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Bunching Onion Seeds White Lisbon Allium Cepa Annual Spring Onion
    56,00 kr

    White Lisbon bunching onions for fresh use bunching onion seeds ‘White Lisbon’ are an annual vegetable choice for gardeners who want slender, upright stems with a clean, onion-like aroma. Often grown as a mild salad...
  • Leek Bluegreen Winter Hiverbleu seeds (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable Leek Bluegreen Winter Hiverbleu (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Bluegreen Winter Hiverbleu Allium Porrum Annual
    56,00 kr

    Leek seeds for bluegreen winter garden crops leek seeds ‘Bluegreen Winter Hiverbleu’ are a reliable winter leek variety grown as a stem vegetable for the kitchen garden. This selection is valued for its blue-green foliage...

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Stem vegetables — celery, fennel, kohlrabi and asparagus

Stem vegetables are grown for their crisp, swollen stems and stalks rather than roots, leaves or fruit — think celery, Florence fennel, kohlrabi and asparagus. They bring crunch and architecture to the plot and sit within our wider vegetable seed range, close cousins of our root vegetables. If you're just starting out, our vegetable growing guide covers the essentials.

Timing matters for stems. Several of these bolt if sown too early — the calendar shows the safe window.

What's in this group

Grow aromatic Florence fennel for its aniseed bulb, crunchy celery for soups and salads, quick kohlrabi for a mild, turnip-like crunch, and perennial asparagus for spears year after year.

Growing tips

Most stem crops want rich, moisture-retentive soil and steady watering to stay tender — prepare the bed with our soil guide and never let them dry out (see the watering guide). Consistent feeding from our feeding guide keeps stems crisp rather than stringy.

Planning the plot? Pair quick kohlrabi with slow asparagus, and rotate stems with roots and brassicas.

Popular vegetable categories: Fennel · Celery · Kohlrabi · Asparagus · Root Vegetables

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are stem vegetables?
Vegetables grown mainly for their edible stems and stalks, including celery, Florence fennel, kohlrabi and asparagus.

Why does my fennel or celery bolt?
Usually because it was sown too early into cold soil or stressed by drought. Sow at the right time and keep plants evenly watered.

Is asparagus hard to grow?
It is slow to establish — two to three years from seed — but then crops every spring for many years.

Do stem vegetables need rich soil?
Yes — fertile, moisture-retentive soil and steady watering keep the stems tender and crisp.

Which stem vegetable is quickest?
Kohlrabi — it can be ready in around eight to ten weeks from sowing.