If you're tired of replanting your garden year after year, you're in luck—some vegetables can keep producing with little effort after a single planting. These reliable crops come back season after season, offering fresh harvests without the hassle.
Whether they’re true perennials or self-reseed effortlessly, these veggies are perfect for low-maintenance gardeners. Plant them once, and enjoy the rewards for years to come.
Asparagus
Asparagus takes a year or two to establish, but once it does, you’ll enjoy tender spears every spring for up to 20 years. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it a garden staple for long-term harvests.
Rhubarb
This tart veggie is technically a vegetable but often treated like fruit in pies and jams. Plant it once, and it’ll come back bigger each spring. Just remember—only the stalks are edible; the leaves are toxic.
Garlic
Plant garlic cloves in the fall, and they’ll sprout in early spring. Once established, many varieties will naturalize and return yearly with minimal effort. Plus, you can use the scapes and bulbs for a double harvest.
Walking Onions
Also called Egyptian onions, these unique alliums “walk” across your garden by sprouting new bulbs at the top of their stalks. They replant themselves and come back stronger every year with a mild, garlicky flavor.
Horseradish
This hardy root veggie spreads easily and can produce year after year with little attention. Just plant a root piece once and harvest pungent roots whenever you need a spicy kick.
Sorrel
Sorrel is a leafy green with a lemony zing that comes back early each spring. It’s easy to grow and harvest, and it thrives with little maintenance—great for soups, sauces, or salads.
Globe Artichoke
In mild climates, globe artichokes are perennials that produce for several years. Their striking silvery foliage is a bonus, and with proper care, you’ll enjoy tasty flower buds year after year.
Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes)
These knobby tubers are packed with fiber and grow like crazy once planted. They return annually and spread quickly, so give them space—or plant them in containers to keep them contained.
Sea Kale
A lesser-known perennial, sea kale produces edible leaves, shoots, and flowers. It’s salt-tolerant and attractive in the garden, perfect for coastal or drought-prone regions.
Chayote
This vining squash thrives in warm climates and produces prolifically once established. The entire plant is edible—from fruit to shoots—and it will regrow from the root each year.
Malabar Spinach
This heat-loving leafy green isn’t a true spinach but grows fast and self-seeds reliably. Its thick, nutritious leaves are perfect for summer salads and stir-fries.
Good King Henry
Often called “poor man’s asparagus,” this old-school perennial green produces edible shoots and leaves. It thrives in tough conditions and comes back reliably each year.
Perennial Kale (Daubenton’s Kale)
Unlike traditional kale, perennial varieties like Daubenton’s can live for several years without replanting. They’re hardy, productive, and great for constant leafy harvests.
Plant these long-lasting veggies once, and you’ll reap the benefits for seasons—or even years—to come. With minimal effort, your garden can stay productive without the annual reset.
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