Peppers are perennial plants, with some varieties capable of living over 15 years in their native tropical climates. However, many people are surprised to learn that pepper plants are perennials. This is partly due to the common practice of uprooting mature plants at the end of the growing season and replanting seeds the following year. … Read more
Spring onions, or Allium Cepa, are members of the onion family that are harvested before their bulbs are fully developed. They are often called Scallions, due to their appearance, and are grown mainly for their leaves. However, Spring Onions are different from true Scallions, Allium Fistulosum. Yet, these differences are often obscured since their names … Read more
Okra is a fruit which is described as a vegetable for culinary purposes. Its immature pods and seeds are usually cooked but can be eaten raw. However, many people who grow okra still debate this classification, due in part to its traditional use. To make matters worse, many gardening and cook books list it as … Read more
Lemongrass, Cymbopogon Citratus, is an aromatic clumping grass commonly seen in many gardens worldwide. It is the most popular of two plants referred to as Lemongrass, and is well-known for its culinary uses. It is the native tropical region of Asia, where it typically grows as a perennial plant. However, due to its sensitivity to frost, … Read more
Basil is one of the most popular herbs used in cooking, so it makes sense to have your own supply of delicious, fresh basil at your home. If you’re planning to grow your own basil, you might be wondering whether or not basil is a perennial plant. Or, at the very least, how can you … Read more
Pineapple, Ananas Comosus, is the name of a perennial tropical herb and its edible fruit, which belong to the same family of plants as the popular Bromeliad flowers. The edible Pineapple is considered a multi-fruit, formed from the fusion of numerous berries sharing one common core. These berries developed from a cluster of flowers originating … Read more
Many people refer to young onion plants as either Green Onions or Scallions. However, contrary to popular belief, they are not identical. Both Green Onions and Scallions belong to the Lily family. However, Green Onions, Allium Cape, are ordinary onions which are harvested before their bulbs develop. While Scallions, Allium Fistulosum, do not form bulbs … Read more
