Stem Vegetables

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

  • Leek Herfstreuzen 3 Elephant seeds (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable Leek Herfstreuzen 3 Elephant (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Herfstreuzen 3 Elephant Allium Porrum Annual Variety
    €4,45

    Leek variety for early autumn garden harvest Leek seeds ‘Herfstreuzen 3’ are an elephant type leek selected for early autumn cropping and reliable performance in the vegetable garden. This annual variety forms a long white...
  • Leek De Carentan 2 seeds (Allium porrum) – organic annual vegetable Leek De Carentan 2 (Allium porrum) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek De Carentan 2 Seeds Organic Allium Porrum Annual
    €4,95

    Organic leek for sturdy late season harvests leek de carentan 2 seeds are an organic vegetable choice for gardeners who want a reliable, winter hardy leek variety with a traditional look and strong garden performance....
  • 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
    €4,21€4,95

    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
    €6,95

    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...
  • 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
    €4,95

    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...
  • Leek Winterreuzen 3 seeds (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable Leek Winterreuzen 3 (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Winterreuzen 3 Allium Porrum Annual Variety
    €4,95

    Winterreuzen 3 leek seeds for winter cropping leek seeds Winterreuzen 3 are an annual vegetable variety valued for dependable performance in cooler seasons. This winter leek variety is known for forming a long white shank...
  • Leek Winter Tornado seeds (Allium porrum) – vegetable Leek Winter Tornado (Allium porrum) – vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Allium Porrum Winter Variety Tornado
    €5,95

    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 Farinto seeds (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable Leek Farinto (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Farinto Allium Porrum Annual Variety
    €5,95

    Leek variety Farinto for late season harvest leek seeds Farinto are a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a bluegreen winter leek with strong field performance. This annual stem vegetable is valued for producing long,...
  • Leek Hannibal seeds (Allium porrum) – organic annual vegetable Leek Hannibal (Allium porrum) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Organic Allium Porrum Hannibal Annual Variety
    €5,95

    Organic leek seeds for late season gardens leek seeds are a reliable choice for growers who want sturdy, upright plants and a long harvest window in the vegetable garden. This organic annual variety, Hannibal, is...
  • Leek Herfstreuzen 3 Elephant seeds (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable Leek Herfstreuzen 3 Elephant (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Herfstreuzen 3 Elephant Allium Porrum Annual
    €4,95

    Leek variety for early autumn garden harvest leek seeds ‘Herfstreuzen 3’ (Elephant type) are a reliable choice for vegetable beds and kitchen gardens where you want sturdy stem vegetables with a classic look. This autumn...
  • Celery Golden Self Blanching 2 seeds (Apium graveolens) – annual vegetable Celery Golden Self Blanching 2 (Apium graveolens) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Celery Seeds Golden Self Blanching 2 Apium Graveolens Annual
    €4,45

    Golden Self Blanching celery for crisp stalks celery seeds are ideal for gardeners looking to grow a classic stalk vegetable with a clean, fresh look in the plot. This golden self blanching celery is an...
  • Leek Bluegreen Winter seeds (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable Leek Bluegreen Winter (Allium porrum) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Leek Seeds Bluegreen Winter Allium Porrum Annual Vegetable
    €4,45

    Bluegreen winter leek for productive garden beds leek seeds Bluegreen Winter are a dependable choice for gardeners looking for a winter hardy leek variety with attractive blue-green foliage and sturdy, upright growth. This annual stem...
  • Cutting Celery Gewone Snij Leaf seeds (Apium graveolens) – annual vegetable Cutting Celery Gewone Snij Leaf (Apium graveolens) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Cutting Celery Seeds Apium Graveolens Annual Variety Gewone Snij Leaf Celery
    €4,45

    Cutting celery seeds for leafy, aromatic harvests cutting celery seeds are a classic choice for gardeners who want plenty of fragrant, finely divided leaves for the kitchen. This well-known annual variety forms sturdy, fast-growing plants...
  • Celery Pascal seeds (Apium graveolens) – biennial vegetable Celery Pascal (Apium graveolens) – biennial vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Celery Seeds Pascal Apium Graveolens Biennial
    €4,45

    Celery variety Pascal for classic stalks Celery seeds ‘Pascal’ are a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a traditional stalk celery seed with a clean, distinctive celery flavour. This is a biennial celery variety grown...
  • Celery Tall Utah 52 70 seeds (Apium graveolens) – organic annual vegetable Celery Tall Utah 52 70 (Apium graveolens) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Celery Seeds Organic Tall Utah 52 70 Apium Graveolens Annual
    €4,95

    Organic Tall Utah celery for crisp stalks celery seeds for the organic Tall Utah 52/70 type are a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a classic stalk celery with a fresh, aromatic character. This annual...
  • Turnip Greens Early Spring seeds (Brassica rapa) – vegetable Turnip Greens Early Spring (Brassica rapa) – vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Turnip Greens Seeds Brassica Rapa Early Spring Variety
    €6,95

    Early spring leafy harvest for kitchen gardens turnip greens seeds are a classic choice for gardeners who want an early, leafy vegetable crop with a pleasantly spicy, aromatic taste. This early spring variety is grown...

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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.