There are hundreds of varieties of cabbage, with green cabbage being the most common. Cabbage is a very healthy type of green leafy vegetable belonging to the Brassica oleracea species. Some of the most common types of cabbage are Savoy cabbage, Napa Cabbage, kale, and Bok Choy. Cabbages come in various colors, with red and white cabbage being the most popular varieties after green.

Bananas are a type of edible fruit that grow in many tropical countries. The common banana is a long-curved fruit with yellow-colored peel and starchy soft flesh. There are around 1,000 varieties of bananas in different sizes, shapes, and even colors. For example, there are small red bananas, long plump green bananas, purple bananas, and chubby baby bananas that are only 3” (7.5 cm) long.

All types of dates are soft, sweet, nutritious, and very delicious fruits. Most varieties of dates grow in countries in the Middle East and North Africa. There, the hot climate is the perfect environment for date palms to produce these tasty oval-shaped fruits.

Coconuts are a type of tropical fruit that grow on coconut palm trees. There are 2 basic varieties of coconut palms – tall palm trees and shorter dwarf varieties. These palms produce coconuts that can be in various shades of green, brown, and yellow. Types of green coconuts are young coconuts that are full of delicious coconut water. Brown varieties of coconuts are mature and contain white coconut flesh.

Persimmons are a type of orange-colored fruit that looks like an apple or tomato. Some varieties of persimmons have an oval flattened shape like an orange tomato. Other kinds of persimmons have an acorn shape resembling an apple. What is common about all types of persimmons is their edible orange skin.

Lime fruit belong to the family of citrus fruits and usually have green, smooth zesty skin with hints of yellow. All types of limes are hybrid fruits that come in various shapes and sizes.

There are many types of onions that can add flavor and wonderful aromas to any dish. The main different types of onions are the common yellow onion, red onions, and white onions. However, other kinds of onions such as scallions, leeks, and shallots are widely used in the kitchen. Even though onions are a pungent type of vegetable commonly used in cooking, there are also many sweet varieties that you can enjoy eating raw.

Cucumbers are a delicious and refreshing type of vegetable that are great eating fresh or pickled. Varieties of cucumbers that you eat fresh are classed as slicing cucumbers and cucumbers with thick bumpy skins are better for pickling. Different kinds of cucumbers are also classed depending on whether they grow on vines or bushes.

Cherries are a type of summer fruit that come in delicious sweet, sour, and tart varieties. Sweet cherries have red, dark crimson, or yellow color and can be eaten straight of the tree as a snack or used in desserts. Varieties of tart cherries are usually too sour to be eaten fresh and are a great ingredient for cherry pie.

There are many types of melons that come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Varieties of melon such as honeydew melons, cantaloupes, and watermelons are among the most popular kinds of melons consumed in summer. However, you don’t have to limit yourself to these yellow or green types of melons. There are many more kinds of sweet juicy melons to enjoy.