18 Perennial Veggies You Can Plant Once and Harvest For Years

and divide every few years.

10. Perennial Kale
Lifespan: 5–7 years

Unlike annual kale, perennial varieties keep producing leaves year-round.

Growing Tips:

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Planting: Start from cuttings or transplants
Harvest: Pick outer leaves regularly
Maintenance: Prune to encourage new shoots and prevent legginess.

11. Chayote (Sechium edule)
Lifespan: 3–7 years in warm climates

A vigorous vine producing pear-shaped fruits.

Growing Tips:

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Planting: Plant whole fruit sprouting in spring
Harvest: Pick young fruits before skin hardens
Maintenance: Provide strong trellis