Perennial vegetables are a joy to grow and require a lot less time and effort than annuals. In this book Martin Crawford gives comprehensive advice on all types of perennial vegetable (edible plants that live longer than three years), from ground-cover plants and coppiced trees to plants for bog gardens and edible woodland plants. There are many advantages to growing perennial vegetables, for example: they need less tillage than conventional vegetables and so help retain carbon in the soil the soil structure is not disturbed in their cultivation they extend the harvesting season, especially in early spring and, of course, they are much less work. Part One looks at why and how to grow these crops, and how to look after them for maximum health. Part Two features over 100 perennial edibles in detail, both common and unusual - from rhubarb to skirret; Jerusalem artichoke to nodding onions. This book offers inspiration and information for all gardeners, whether experienced or beginner, and also includes plenty of cooking tips. It includes beautiful colour photographs and illustrations throughout.

Martin Crawford has spent more than 20 years in organic agriculture and horticulture, and is director of the Agroforestry Research Trust, a nonprofit charity that researches temperate agroforestry and all aspects of plant cropping and uses, with a focus on tree, shrub, and perennial crops. The Trust produces several publications and a quarterly journal, and sells plants and seeds. He is the author of several books, including Creating a Forest Garden and A Forest Garden Year.

What is a perennial vegetable?
The case for growing perennials

2. Growing perennial vegetables

Types of perennial plant
Soils
Perennial beds
Planting patterns
Perennial polycultures
Perennial grains
Perennial tuber and root crops
Perennial vegetables and ground-cover plants
Forest gardens
Growing perennial vegetables under existing trees
Growing aquatic perennial vegetables
Native and non-native plants

3. Maintenance of perennial vegetables

Feeding
Soil pH
Disease management
Pestmanagement
Harvesting and yields
Propagation
Maintenance

Part 2 Perennial vegetables A–Z

Appendix: Common and Latin names ,
Resources

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How to Grow Perennial Vegetables Low-maintenance, Low-impact Vegetable Gardening

How to Grow Perennial Vegetables Low-maintenance, Low-impact Vegetable Gardening

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Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Part 1 An introduction to perennial vegetables

Part 2 Perennial vegetables A–Z

Supplemental Materials

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