Vegetables and fruits are essential for our overall well-being due to their rich nutrient content. They are colourful and tasty foods that help us grow strong and healthy. They come in many different shapes and sizes, like crunchy carrots, juicy tomatoes, and leafy spinach. Eating vegetables gives us vitamins and minerals, aiding in weight management and maintaining a healthy Digestive System. Some vegetables, like peas and corn, are sweet, while others, like broccoli and cucumbers, are crunchy and fun to eat. You can enjoy vegetables in salads, soups, or even snacks. So eat a rainbow of vegetables every day and stay happy and healthy! Here we have discussed a few names of vegetables in both Hindi and English.

Vegetable Name

Friends, we all eat vegetables, and it’s unusual to find someone who doesn’t. Vegetables are a key part of our diet and are great for our health. They come in many types and are grown all over the world. While we might know the names of some vegetables, there are many others we might not recognize. This is because some vegetables are only found in specific regions or countries, while others can be found everywhere. The variety of vegetables is vast, and learning about different ones can be interesting and beneficial.

The vegetable names must be taught in the beginning, especially to young students in the first and second grades, so that they can have a basic understanding of vegetable names (sabjiyon ke naam). So, today we are covering different vegetable names for students to help them learn all the names. 

Vegetable Names in English

Below we have discussed a few most common vegetable names:

Carrot
Broccoli
Spinach
Tomatoes
Potato
Onion
Bell Pepper
Cucumber
Lettuce
Cauliflower
Zucchini
Pea
Garlic
Bottle Gourd
Bitter Gourd

51 Vegetable Names in English and Hindi

Here’s the list in a tabular format for easier readability:

English NameHindi Name
Tomatoटमाटर
Bottle Gourdलौकी
Potatoआलू
Peaमटर
Green Chiliहरी मिर्च
Cucumberखीरा
Onionप्याज
Cauliflowerफूल गोभी
Bitter Gourdकरेला
Pointed Gourdपरवल
Cabbageबंद गोभी
Beetrootचुकंदर
Beanसेम
Jackfruitकटहल
Ridge Gourdतरोई
Sponge Gourdनेनुआ (घेवडा)
Gingerअदरक
Capsicumशिमला मिर्च
Pumpkinकद्दू
Brinjalबैगन
Spinachपालक
Coriander Leafधनिया पत्ता
Round Melonटिंडा
Colocasia Rootअरवी
Turnipsशलजम
Mushroomमशरूम
Garlicलहसून
Sweet Potatoशकरकंद (गंजी)
Green Onionहरा प्याज
Dillसोया
Radishमूली
Mintपुदीना
Soybeansसोयाबीन
Green Mustardहरा सरसों
Wild Spinachजंगली पालक
Fava Beansबाकला
French Beansफ्रेंच बीन्स
Kidney Beansराजमा
Drumstickसहजन
Tendli Gourdकुदरुन
White Brinjalसफेद बैगन
Curry Leavesकरी पत्ता
Tamarindइमली
Raw Papayaकच्चा पपीता
Oliveजैतून
Natal Plumकरौंदा
Keriकच्चा आम/अमिया
Baby Cornमक्का
Cluster Beansग्वार की फली
Amaranth Leavesचौराई
Yamरतालु
Ash Gourdपेठा
Spine Gourdककोर
Red Chiliलाल मिर्च
Chickpeaकाबुली चना
Lotus Cucumberकमल ककड़ी
Runner Beansसेम की फली
Elephant Foot Yamजिमीकंद
Cassavaकसावा
Chivesप्याज का पत्ता
Ceylon Spinachपोई
Raw Banana Flowerकच्चे केले का फूल
Bamboo Shootबांस के कोपले
Taro Rootकान्दू
Cape Gooseberryकेप करौंदा
Amaranthअम्लान पुष्प
Arugulaआर्गुला
Fennelसौंफ
Fenugreek Leafमेथी
Jute Flowerसनैल का फूल
Water Spinachकलमी साग

Grouped as per seasonality, Planting and Nutritional Benefits

Here’s a grouped table based on seasonality (summer, winter, and year-round crops), planting requirements (e.g., soil type, watering needs), and nutritional benefits (categorized by major nutrients).

1. Grouped by Seasonality

SeasonVegetables
SummerBottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Green Chili, Okra
WinterCauliflower, Cabbage, Spinach, Pea, Turnip, Radish, Fenugreek, Dill, Garlic, Carrot, Broccoli
Year-roundTomato, Potato, Onion, Ginger, Capsicum, Coriander Leaf, Mint, Amaranth, Drumstick, Brinjal

2. Grouped by Planting Requirements

RequirementVegetables
Moist soil, high water needsRice, Spinach, Cucumber, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Amaranth
Well-drained, sandy soilPotato, Onion, Garlic, Sweet Potato, Yam, Elephant Foot Yam, Colocasia
Neutral to alkaline soilCabbage, Cauliflower, Turnip, Pea, Carrot
Loamy soil with organic matterTomato, Brinjal, Capsicum, Bitter Gourd, Okra

3. Grouped by Nutritional Benefits

Nutritional BenefitVegetables
Rich in VitaminsSpinach (Vitamin A, C), Carrot (Vitamin A), Broccoli (Vitamin C), Tomato (Vitamin C), Pumpkin
High in ProteinPea, Soybean, Kidney Beans, French Beans, Chickpea
Rich in FiberBottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cauliflower, Cabbage
Rich in AntioxidantsGarlic, Onion, Coriander Leaf, Capsicum, Green Chili, Ginger
High in Energy (Carbs)Sweet Potato, Potato, Yam, Elephant Foot Yam
Rich in IronSpinach, Amaranth Leaves, Mint

Let me know if you’d like to focus on any specific grouping (e.g., seasonality with growing tips or crops suitable for your region). Since you’re planning integrated farming, this information could help in crop rotation and maximizing land use.

What is the National Vegetable of India?

Pumpkin is India’s national vegetable. This humble vegetable, known as “Kaddu” in Hindi, holds cultural significance and is a staple in Indian cuisine. Its vibrant orange colour reflects the country’s diversity and richness. Pumpkins are not only tasty but also nutritious, offering a good dose of vitamins and minerals. In Indian households, various delicious dishes like pumpkin curry, soup, and sweets are prepared, showcasing the versatility of this vegetable.

Name the King of Vegetables

The brinjal, also known as eggplant or Bagan, is often called the “king of vegetables.” It’s a shiny, purple vegetable that grows on a plant with big green leaves. People love it because it’s very tasty and can be cooked in many different ways, like roasting, frying, or baking. It’s also good for health, as it has vitamins and fibre. Brinjal is used in many dishes around the world, making it a popular choice in many kitchens.

Interesting Facts About Vegetables

Some of the interesting facts regarding vegetables have been discussed below:

Bell Peppers can be in various colours, such as red, green, yellow, and even purple, each indicating a different stage of ripeness.
Broccoli is a remarkable vegetable as it is not only rich in vitamins and fibre but also contains more protein per calorie than beef.
The heaviest cabbage ever recorded weighed around 130 pounds, emphasizing the incredible diversity within the vegetable world.
Brussels sprouts grow in a spiral pattern along a thick stalk, resembling a mini cabbage tree.
Spinach has a unique ability to regenerate and produce new leaves after harvesting, making it a resilient and sustainable vegetable.
The potato is not only a staple food but also a versatile vegetable that can be used to generate electricity due to its high starch content.
Asparagus can grow up to 10 inches in a single day, making it one of the fastest-growing vegetables.
The humble sweet potato is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, including beta-carotene, which gives it a vibrant orange colour.

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