Category: Perennial vegetables

Allium cepa aggregatum group Introduction: The potato onion is a type of perennial multiplier onion (like shallot) that is thought to have originated in Scandinavia. It has the same growth … Read More

Asparagus officinalis Introduction: This native of coastal areas of Eurasia has been prized as a gourmet food since the ancient Greeks. The newly emerging spring shoots are regarded as one … Read More

Helianthus tuberosus Introduction: Jerusalem Artichoke is a tall perennial sunflower that produces edible tuberous roots. It is now often called the sunchoke when sold in stores, no doubt part of … Read More

Cynara scolymus Introduction: Artichoke is native to the Mediterranean, where its flower buds have been a favored food since the time of ancient Greece. They are quite a unique vegetable, … Read More

Allium cepa aggregatum group Introduction: Some gourmets consider the shallot to be the most refined of all the Allium family and it certainly is milder and more delicately flavored than … Read More