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Perennials in AP

One of the main points of focus in permaculture is the use of perennial plants as opposed to annuals. Here in the Florida Keys, many plants that are usually considered annuals can be grown as perennials. For example, I once had a pepper plants in my AP system for over 3 years, and Ive grown the same basil plants for about the same duration.

Right now, Im trying to focus on perennial, heat loving greens in the system, so I have moringa, katuk, malabar spinach and some others in AP.

Anyone else growing perennials in their system?

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Permalink Reply by Linda Logan on April 6, 2014 at 2:36pm

I have parsley and a small sweet pepper. My chard is over a year so I guess one could say that's a perennial.

Permalink Reply by Josh on April 7, 2014 at 9:03am

What type of chard is it? Where are you located? I would not expect that to last so long. Has it tried to bolt?

Permalink Reply by Linda Logan on April 7, 2014 at 10:10am

It is called City Lights (different color stems). No it hasn't bolted. I'm in Portland OR