🥦 Tried & True Garden Heroes:
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Asparagus – A springtime favorite that keeps producing for 20+ years.
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Sorrel – Tangy and lemony; perfect in soups and salads.
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Rhubarb – Great for desserts and jams; thrives in cool climates.
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Chives – Mild onion flavor; grows back stronger every spring.
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Globe Artichoke – A Mediterranean beauty that offers both food and aesthetics.
🌱 Bold Flavors & Medicinal Powerhouses:
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Horseradish – Strong and spicy; used in sauces and remedies.
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Lovage – Tastes like celery with a hint of anise; great in stocks.
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Chicory – Bitter leaves that support digestion; edible roots too.
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Watercress – Nutrient-dense and peppery; loves moist soil.
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Garlic – Plant once and let the cloves multiply underground.
🥬 Forgotten Gems & Curious Crops:
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Radicchio – Vibrant red leaves with bitter bite; beautiful in salads.
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Egyptian Onions – Also called walking onions; self-propagating!
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Peanuts – A fun crop with underground treasures.
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Jerusalem Artichoke – Nutty-flavored tubers; great for gut health.
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Angelica – Sweet herbal aroma; used in candy and herbal teas.
🍽️ Resilient & Nutrient-Packed Surprises:
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Perennial Capsicum – Chili peppers that survive mild winters.
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Ostrich Fern – Produces delicious fiddleheads in spring.
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Perennial Kale – Keeps growing leaves even in cooler months.
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Climbing Beans – Vining plants with reliable harvests.
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Wild Leeks (Ramps) – Earthy and pungent; a spring delicacy.
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