List of non starchy vegetables

Non-starchy vegetables are vegetables that contain a lower amount of carbohydrates and calories compared to their starchy counterparts. Thus, for the same calories, one can eat a larger quantity of non-starchy vegetables compared to smaller servings of starchy vegetables.

Alfalfa sprouts
Arugula
Artichoke
Asparagus
Bamboo shoots
Beans (green, Italian, yellow or wax)
Bean sprouts
Beets
Bok choy
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery
Chayote
Chicory
Chinese cabbage
Chinese spinach
Cucumber
Eggplant
Fennel
Garlic
Green onions
Greens (beet or collard greens, dandelion, kale, mustard, turnip)
Hearts of palm
Herbs (parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.)
Jicama
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce (endive, escarole, romaine or iceberg)
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Parsley
Peppers (green, red, yellow, orange, jalapeño)
Purslane
Radishes
Rapini
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Sauerkraut
Scallions
Shallots
Snow peas or pea pods
Spinach
Summer squash
Swiss chard
Tomatillos
Turnips
Water chestnuts
Watercress
Zucchini

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Leafy and salad vegetables[edit source]

Vegetables

Types[edit source]

Apple Guava (Psidium guajava) - Apple guava is the most commonly cultivated variety of guava. It is also known as tropical guava and is native to Central and South America. The fruit has a round or oval shape and a greenish-yellow skin that turns yellow when ripe. The flesh is creamy white or pinkish, and it is sweet and fragrant. Apple guava is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) - Pineapple guava is also known as feijoa, and it is native to South America. The fruit has a greenish-gray skin that is rough to the touch, and the flesh is creamy white with a sweet and tangy flavor. Pineapple guava is high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum) - Strawberry guava is native to South America and is also known as Cattley guava. The fruit has a small size, and its skin is thin, smooth, and red or yellow. The flesh is white, pink, or red and has a sweet and tangy flavor. Strawberry guava is high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Lemon Guava (Psidium guineense) - Lemon guava is native to Brazil and has a round shape with a yellowish-green skin. The flesh is yellow and has a tangy flavor similar to lemon. Lemon guava is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

Cultivation of List of non starchy vegetables[edit source]

Guava is a tropical fruit that is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. The best time to plant guava is in the spring, and it grows best in well-drained soil with a pH between 4.5 and 7.0. Guava trees can grow up to 30 feet tall, but they can be pruned to a smaller size.

Guava trees need full sun and regular watering, especially during the dry season. Fertilization is also necessary, and it is recommended to use a balanced fertilizer every three months. Guava fruit takes around four to six months to ripen, and it is best to harvest it when it is fully matured.