18 Perennial Veggies You Can Plant Once and Harvest For Years

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1. Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Lifespan: 20–30 years

Asparagus is one of the most popular perennial vegetables, known for its tender, spear-like shoots in spring.

Growing Tips:

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Loose, well-drained, rich in organic matter
Planting: Start from crowns in early spring
Harvest: Wait until the third year to harvest for best plant longevity
Maintenance: Mulch yearly, weed carefully to avoid damaging shallow roots, and let spears grow into ferns after harvest to store energy.

2. Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)
Lifespan: 8–10 years

Rhubarb is grown