Perennial Roots & Fruits
Grow Long-Lasting Crops at Home with Roots & Fruits from Johnstown Garden Centre
Plant Once, Harvest for Years
Perennial crops are a fantastic investment for any home garden, providing delicious harvests year after year with minimal maintenance. Unlike annual vegetables that need to be replanted each season, rhubarb, horseradish, ginger, and strawberries establish deep roots and return season after season, giving you a reliable and sustainable food source. At Johnstown Garden Centre, we offer premium-quality crowns, roots, and plants to help you grow strong, healthy, and productive crops.
Growing perennial fruits and roots not only reduces the need for replanting but also improves soil health, biodiversity, and garden sustainability. These plants develop strong root systems, making them more drought-resistant and resilient than annual crops. Once established, they require minimal effort yet produce abundant harvests every season.
How to Grow & Care for Perennial Crops
Most perennial roots and fruits prefer well-drained, fertile soil and a sunny location for optimal growth. Once planted, they establish deep root systems, requiring less water and maintenance than annual crops. Adding organic compost or mulch each season helps keep the plants healthy and productive.
Harvesting varies by crop, but in general, rhubarb can be picked from spring to summer, while strawberries ripen in early summer. Horseradish and ginger can be harvested in autumn, when the roots are at their most flavourful. With proper care, these plants will provide yearly harvests for seasons to come.
