What are Legumes? Legumes are plants whose seeds develop inside pods. Beans, lentils, soybeans and peas are all legumes. Legumes are high in protein, iron, fiber and other vitamins and minerals and phytonutrients. Perennial Legumes Beans (Winged bean, Scarlet Runner) Perennial Herbs Basil (African Blue) Chives Fennel Garlic Ginger Horseradish Lavender Lemon Balm Mint Onions (Potato onions, Shallots, Egyptian onions, Japanese bunching onions, Welsh onions, Chinese leeks) Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Thyme Perennial Vegetables Artichoke Asparagus Broccoli (Nine Star, Purple Cape) Radicchio Rhubarb Spinach (Ceylon, Sissoo, New Zeland) Sweet Potato Water Cress Yams Perennial Fruits Apples Apricots Avocado Blackberries Cherries Currants Fig Goji Berries Huckleberries Grapes Kiwi Lemons Limes Nectarines Oranges Peaches Pears Persimmon Plums Raspberries Strawberries (Ever-bearing varieties can be maintained as perennials in colder climates) Perennial Legumes Beans (Winged bean, Scarlet Runner) Note: While all plants listed are perennials, they may not grow perennially in all locations. Check for compatability with your region before making a purchase. Grow Your Own Foods * Growing Vegetables A-Z * Grow a Kitchen Herb Garden * Fruit Harvesting Timetable Preserve Foods * FAQs About Home Canning * Canning Recipes * How to Dehydrate Foods with a Dehydrator Use Up Your Garden's Bounty * Uses for Tomatoes * Uses for Squash * Uses for Zucchini Related Articles * Vegetables & Fruits - How to Grow the Best Fruits, Berries, Herbs and Veget... * Greek Food FAQ - What's in Season? * How to Preserve Fruits and Vegetables: Canning, Drying, Pickling & Making J... * Fruits and Vegetables in Season in Montreal - Fruits and Vegetables in Seas... * Carrot-Thyme Soup - Mediterranean Food