5 Perennials to Plant Once that will Feed You Forever…
The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni・12 minutes read
Plant perennial crops such as asparagus, strawberries, brambles, and blueberries with specific planting and care instructions to ensure a bountiful harvest. These crops offer long-term production and benefits, such as increased yield and symbiotic relationships, making them ideal additions to any garden.
Insights
- Asparagus is a perennial crop that offers a continuous harvest, especially when grown at home, providing tender, sweet, and juicy spears.
- Cultivating a variety of fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, along with perennial herbs, not only ensures a diverse harvest but also allows for efficient space utilization and symbiotic relationships among plants, enhancing overall productivity.
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Recent questions
How do you plant asparagus?
In order to plant asparagus, you should start by placing one-year-old asparagus crowns in a trench, mounding soil at the bottom, covering them with soil, and watering them regularly. This process will help establish a healthy asparagus bed for future harvests.
What are the advantages of planting asparagus from seed?
Planting asparagus from seed has the advantage of producing more productive male plants. By removing female plants once they flower, you can ensure a higher yield of tender, sweet, and juicy asparagus for your homegrown harvests.
How should strawberries be planted for optimal growth?
To ensure optimal growth of strawberries, it is best to plant them in the spring in full sun and various soils, including containers. Before planting, soak the strawberry plants, making sure not to bury the crown, and remove flowers from young plants to encourage strong root development.
What is the best way to grow brambles like raspberries and blackberries?
Brambles like raspberries and blackberries are easy to grow and fruit on 2-year-old canes. To ensure an optimal harvest, prune the canes accordingly. If space is limited, consider starting with fall-bearing raspberries, which grow well in pots, allowing you to enjoy fresh berries even in confined spaces.
How can you cultivate blueberries for maximum production?
To cultivate blueberries for maximum production, plant them in acidic soil and in containers with two different cultivars for cross-pollination. It is recommended to plant 2-3-year-old blueberry plants to ensure full production in 6-8 years. This method will help you enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious blueberries for years to come.
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"Growing Perennial Crops for Year-Round Harvest"
- Asparagus is a perennial crop that can be harvested forever, with homegrown ones being tender, sweet, and juicy.
- Plant one-year-old asparagus crowns in a trench, mounding soil at the bottom, covering with soil, and watering regularly.
- Asparagus plants from seed are advantageous as males are more productive; remove females once they flower.
- Strawberries, best planted in spring, thrive in full sun and various soils, also growing well in containers.
- Soak strawberry plants before planting, ensuring the crown isn't buried, and remove flowers from young plants.
- Plant strawberries under fruit trees for a symbiotic relationship, increasing yield in the same space.
- Brambles like raspberries and blackberries are easy to grow, fruiting on 2-year-old canes; prune for optimal harvest.
- Start with fall-bearing raspberries, which grow well in pots, if space is limited.
- Perennial herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary provide years of production with minimal care; mint is best grown in pots to prevent invasiveness.
- Blueberries, best in acidic soil, thrive in containers with two different cultivars for cross-pollination; plant 2-3-year-old plants for full production in 6-8 years.
