They just keep coming back for more.

But selecting the best ones for your grow zone and conditions is key.

This comes with some benefits, Addy says.

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Addy also says theyll be one of the first vegetables in your garden ready for harvesting come spring.

Its spear-like shoots are enjoyed for their delicate flavor and versatility in cooking, he adds.

The unopened flower bud is the edible portion.

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Green Onions

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Not all green onions are perennials.

Their green tops that are prized for their mild, oniony flavor.

Their delicate onion flavor with a hint of garlic is a staple for kitchen gardens.

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The plant dies back after the first frost but reemerges in early spring.

The plant can tolerate light frost and, in suitable conditions, regrow year after year, he says.

With the proper care and conditions leeks should provide a continuous harvest.

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They can tolerate a moderate level of frost and still produce fresh leaves from season to season.

Sticks of fresh rhubarb for sale at a fruit and vegetable market.

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