Perennial vegetables have a several advantages to the home gardener.
- They don’t have to be replanted each season.
- Perennials usually withstand harsh climates and weather better than annuals.
- They tend to be higher in nutrition than most vegetables.
- Perennials often offer more than a single product for the table. For example, sweet potato provides us with delicious roots, but also offers a nutritious green vegetable. Moringa offers both edible leaves and pods.
Overall, perennial vegetables require less work and offer more benefit. This is especially true in warm climates. Minimize input….maximize output!
Below are collection of Perennial Vegetables and survival crops that we’ve been successful with in the harsh tropical climate of Northwest Costa Rica(Guanacaste) and in south Florida.
Perennial vegetables
Moringa
Katuk
Sissoo Spinach – Brazil Spinach
Banano Cuadrado
Red Malabar Spinach – Climbing Spinach
Pigeon Pea -Frijole De Palo
Yuca – Cassava
Winged Beans
Camotes – Sweet Potatoes
Chaya – Tree Spinach
Dandelion
More survival plant profiles coming soon…………………
Green Malabar Spinach
Okinawa Spinach
Malanga
Tiquisque/Taro
Cranberry Hibiscus/False Roselle
Hibiscus Cannabinus/Kenaf
Gotu Kola/Pennywort
Camotes