farhan Classification_of_Vegetables.pptx depending on their botanical group, plant part used, life span, temperature requirements, and nutritional value.

Vegetables can be classified in several ways depending on their botanical group, plant part used, life span, temperature requirements, and nutritional value. These systems help growers, researchers, and students understand crop management and production planning.

1. Presentation on Classification of Vegetables Name: M . F arhan Class: BS 5 th Subject: Horticulture Topic: Classification of Vegetables Submitted to : Yasir ali Date: 22,10,2025

2. Classification of Vegetables Based on Season, Part Consumed, and Life Cycle

3. Definition of Vegetable A vegetable is an edible part of a herbaceous plant, such as a root, stem, leaf, flower, or bulb.

4. Introduction Vegetables are important food crops that supply vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are classified according to season, edible part, and life cycle. This helps in proper cultivation and crop management.

5. Classification Based on Season 1. Cool-season vegetables: Grow in winter (15–25°C). Examples: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Peas, Spinach. 2. Warm-season vegetables: Grow in summer (25–35°C). Examples: Tomato, Brinjal, Okra, Chili, Pumpkin. 3. Rainy-season vegetables: Grow in monsoon with humidity. Examples: Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Cowpea.

6. Classification Based on Plant Part Consumed • Root vegetables – Carrot, Beetroot, Turnip. • Stem vegetables – Potato, Ginger, Onion. • Leafy vegetables – Spinach, Cabbage, Fenugreek. • Flower vegetables – Cauliflower, Broccoli. • Fruit vegetables – Tomato, Brinjal, Capsicum. • Seed/Pulse vegetables – Peas, Beans, Lentils. • Bulb vegetables – Onion, Garlic.

7. Classification Based on Life Cycle • Annual vegetables – Complete life cycle in one year. Examples: Tomato, Cucumber, Spinach. • Biennial vegetables – Complete life cycle in two years. Examples: Carrot, Cabbage, Onion. • Perennial vegetables – Live for many years. Examples: Drumstick, Asparagus, Mint.

8. Importance of Classification • Helps in planning cultivation and harvesting. • Supports crop rotation and soil management. • Improves irrigation and fertilizer use. • Aids in research and breeding of new varieties.

9. Conclusion Vegetables are classified based on season, part consumed, and life cycle. This knowledge helps in better production, utilization, and sustainable agriculture.