Stem Vegetable Plants
The term ‘stem vegetables’ describes those plants that primarily composed of above-ground stems, and as such can be used in the kitchen in a variety of ways and in a multitude of dishes. With the likes of asparagus plants, cardoons and celery plants featured in this selection, you won’t be disappointed – especially since we only choose the best-tasting varieties of each plant type. Supplied ready to plant, our stem vegetables are delivered fresh, directly from our UK nursery, complete with a complimentary growing guide.
As a category, 'stem vegetables' comprises a large range of plants from all around the world, the vast majority of which can be grown with relative ease within the British Isles. Here at Victoriana, we have endeavoured to grow and supply a substantial range of stem vegetables, choosing only the best-tasting varieties with strong growing characteristics.
Whether you have a preference for Sea Kale, fancy growing your own Asparagus plants, want to incorporate the structurally magnificent Cardoons into your vegetable or flower bed, or perhaps just want some Rhubarb plants for the kitchen larder, you'll find all that you need via our website.
The term 'stem vegetables' actually refers to plants that are mostly composed of stems that grow above ground. For convenience, we have also included a few vegetable plants that aren't technically stem vegetables, but whose structure includes lots of stem tissue that can be blanched, boiled, sautéed and cooked, eaten and enjoyed in a multitude of ways, much like their 'true' stem vegetable counterparts.
All stem vegetables are supplied as live plants, ready to plant in quickly as possible once your delivery has been made.
Rhubarb Plant 'Champagne'
One of the earliest varieties and recognised as one of the best for forcing. Slender pink stems are juicy and sweet. A heritage variety that is reliable and easy to grow.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant.
Rhubarb Plant 'Victoria'
A tried and tested variety of Rhubarb that has proved to be reliable, with high yields of quality stalks that are green flushed red. Excellent for forcing.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant.
Asparagus Plant 'Connover's Colossal'
A tried and trusted heritage variety from the 1800's with an excellent flavour. Large and thick spears are produced in abundance. Adaptable and very reliable.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (not bare root crowns).
Asparagus Plant 'Mary Washington'
A delicious heirloom variety of asparagus that produces dark green succulent spears. A tried and trusted variety that will not disappoint!
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block-grown plants (not bare root crowns).
Asparagus Plant 'Pacific Purple'
A fairly new variety of Asparagus from New Zealand. One of the highest yielding purple types. Spears have a very high sugar content. Good resistance to Fusarium.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants (not bare root crowns).
Cardoon Plant 'Bianco Avorio'
A pretty vegetable widely cultivated in Victorian England and now enjoying a resurgence of popularity. It is related to the Globe Artichoke but it is the stem rather than the flower that is eaten.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block-grown plants.
Greater Sea Kale Plant
The 'ornamental' cousin of Sea Kale which is also edible! A real architectural statement plant that is topped with hundreds of tiny white flowers early Summer.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Rhubarb Plant 'Glaskin's Perpetual'
A gorgeously sweet heritage variety of Rhubarb. Can be harvested late into the season as it remains sweet. Heavy cropping and very reliable.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May
Supplied as a pot grown plant.
Sea Kale Plant 'Lily White'
Once a most popular vegetable this long predates Victorian times and was often found near the seaside. Really good if forced.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late May / early June
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
