20 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant Once and Harvest for Years

Work with nature, not against it 🌱

These hardy vegetables regrow every season, saving you time, money, and effort in the garden.

🥦 Reliable and Resilient Vegetables:

• Asparagus

• Sorrel

• Rhubarb

• Chives

• Globe Artichoke

🌱 Bold Flavors & Useful Greens:

• Horseradish

• Lovage

• Chicory

• Watercress

• Garlic

🥬 Garden Curiosities Worth Rediscovering:

• Radicchio

• Egyptian Onions

• Peanuts

• Jerusalem Artichoke

• Angelica

🍽️ Nutritious and Surprising Perennials:

• Capsicum (perennial chili in mild climates)

• Ostrich Fern

• Perennial Kale

• Perennial Climbing Beans

• Wild Leeks

  🥦 Tried & True Garden Heroes:

  • Asparagus – A springtime favorite that keeps producing for 20+ years.

  • Sorrel – Tangy and lemony; perfect in soups and salads.

  • Rhubarb – Great for desserts and jams; thrives in cool climates.

  • Chives – Mild onion flavor; grows back stronger every spring.

  • Globe Artichoke – A Mediterranean beauty that offers both food and aesthetics.

  🌱 Bold Flavors & Medicinal Powerhouses:

  • Horseradish – Strong and spicy; used in sauces and remedies.

  • Lovage – Tastes like celery with a hint of anise; great in stocks.

  • Chicory – Bitter leaves that support digestion; edible roots too.

  • Watercress – Nutrient-dense and peppery; loves moist soil.

  • Garlic – Plant once and let the cloves multiply underground.

  🥬 Forgotten Gems & Curious Crops:

  • Radicchio – Vibrant red leaves with bitter bite; beautiful in salads.

  • Egyptian Onions – Also called walking onions; self-propagating!

  • Peanuts – A fun crop with underground treasures.

  • Jerusalem Artichoke – Nutty-flavored tubers; great for gut health.

  • Angelica – Sweet herbal aroma; used in candy and herbal teas.

  🍽️ Resilient & Nutrient-Packed Surprises:

  • Perennial Capsicum – Chili peppers that survive mild winters.

  • Ostrich Fern – Produces delicious fiddleheads in spring.

  • Perennial Kale – Keeps growing leaves even in cooler months.

  • Climbing Beans – Vining plants with reliable harvests.

  • Wild Leeks (Ramps) – Earthy and pungent; a spring delicacy.

  🌾 Gardener’s Tip:

  « Feed the soil, not the plant. »
  Apply compost annually and use mulch to protect roots. Avoid digging — let your perennials settle in peace. Over time, they’ll build a thriving ecosystem right in your backyard.

  🌸 Why Grow Perennials?

  • Less planting, more harvesting

  • Healthier soil with fewer disturbances

  • Natural pest and weed resistance

  • Year-round biodiversity and beauty