Are you looking to have continuous harvests but don’t want to go through the hassle of replanting crops every year/season?

Well, planting perennials is the way to go for you then. These are plants that have a life cycle of multiple years and can grow back without needing to be replanted.

Here are 11 perennial vegetables that give continuously year after year:

Asparagus
Asparagus

Asparagus is a perennial that continuously produces year after year once it’s established. For that to happen it must have a strong, healthy, and well-developed root system that can absorb adequate nutrients and support consistent rejuvenation. 

Rhubarb
Rhubarb

A lot of you might know of rhubarb from rhubarb pies. It has a sweet and tangy flavor somewhat similar to lemon. This perennial too returns year after year once established and can provide you with pie-filling you can use for annual special occasions and treats. 

Artichokes
Artichokes

Although artichoke plants produce for slightly fewer years compared to some of the other vegetables on this list, they still do and are quite consistent with it. Many gardeners like planting artichokes around early spring to enjoy their earthy, sweet flavor in savory dishes for years to come. 

Jerusalem Artichokes
Jerusalem Artichokes

Jerusalem artichokes, also known as sunchokes, are another variety of the perennial artichoke. They benefit from being planted right after the last frost in spring and will grow back tubers annually once properly established. 

For those of you who’ve never tried sunchokes, they too have an earthy, slightly sweet flavor but offer a much crunchier texture compared to regular artichokes. 

Horseradish
Horseradish

Horseradish is another perennial that grows best when planted after the risk of frost passes in spring and, once established, produces consistently year after year. The vegetable offers a very unique spicy, almost peppery flavor and tastes best in stews, salads, and other savory dishes. 

Good King Henry
Good King Henry

No, this isn’t some kind of praise to a king named Henry. Good King Henry is actually a perennial leafy vegetable that is quite similar to spinach in terms of its tangy, green taste. As a perennial, it grows back leaves annually once fully established. 

Walking Onions
Egyptian Walking Onions

Walking onions have a similar flavor to regular onions, and their bulbs and green tops taste quite delicious in savory dishes. They’re called “walking onions” because they grow small bulbs near the top of stems, giving them a unique growing appearance. 

They too are perennials and tend to grow back consistently for a few years once given the chance to properly establish. 

Sea Kale
Sea Kale

Sea kale benefits most from being planted in the fall season and has a flavor that’s a mild mix between cabbage and lettuce. The good thing about this perennial is that no part of this plant goes to waste since its leaves, flowers, and shoots are all edible. 

Sorrel
Sorrel

When talking about herbs, not many people mention sorrel when it’s in fact quite delicious and deserves a spot amongst the best tasting herbs out there. It has a slightly bitter but tangy flavor that, when used in the right savory dishes, can give them a solid flavor boost. Since sorrel is a perennial, it grows back leaves consistently for years on end. 

Tree Collards
Tree Collards

Think of tree collards as a mix of kale, lettuce, and cabbage. This perennial grows exceptionally tall and offers large leaves that can be harvested year-round. Plant this one in early to mid-spring after the risk of frost has passed as freezing temperatures can damage it. 

Perennial Leeks
Perennial Leeks

Perennial leeks grow back annually once established but must be planted at the right time of the year which is early spring. This gives them the opportunity to grow a strong root system and establish themselves without hindrance from the cold. 

The strange thing about perennial leeks is that they may remind many people of spring onions but they have a slightly different, less pungent flavor, making them perfect for salads, stews, and even filling meaty dishes. 

Planting perennials in your garden is an easy way to minimize unnecessary hassle and have a lot of time for yourself while growing crops. 

Though planting seasonally can be fun and quite rewarding, many people just won’t have the time or energy to replant their crops once they’ve harvested them. If you’re one of those people, opt for a perennial-only garden. 

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