However, the stems are also edible. Courtesy Johnson County Extension When it comes to harvesting vegetables, gardeners may take a traditional approach with their plants regarding what is ...

Prized for their edible stems, or spears, asparagus plants are one of the few vegetables that grow perennially, and they're harvested in spring—long before other crops have even sprouted.

Made of leftover plant skins and stems, the coatings act as barriers ... based startup called Apeel Sciences says it has invented edible coatings that can extend a fruit or vegetable's shelf ...

Broccoli stems are often discarded by cooks because of their thick, fibrous skin, but a quick peeling makes them deliciously edible. I keep the florets for another recipe and use only the stems here.