vegeculture
/ˈvɛdʒɪˌkʌltʃə/noun
The cultivation of vegetables; (also) the cultivation of plants, especially root crops, propagated by vegetative means.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From vege- + -culture; with the pronunciation of the medial syllable compare words ending in -iculture, and compare also later Vegemite, vegeburger, vegelate, and also veggie.