Successfully planting your perennials or vegetable plants

Our perennials or vegetable plants are grown in Anjou outdoors or in cold greenhouses. Seasonal plants, naturally hardened to cold, will be able to face the cold season without any problem. During the cold season, they are pruned and less developed, however, their root system is still there and their development will resume in the spring. Some varieties have particularities: Wild garlic: without vegetation during the cold period and summer, this is the period of vegetative rest, the natural cycle of the plant. The root system of this perennial is well present, its development will resume in the spring. Do not hesitate to water the plant if necessary. Daubenton perpetual cabbage: they are pruned during the winter, do not hesitate to plant them in the ground up to half of the stem, this will stimulate regrowth. Watch out for snails and slugs which love their foliage. Rhubarb: without vegetation during the cold period, it will restart without problem in the spring. Mertensia Maritima: The foliage turns yellow and then disappears during the winter, it will reappear in the spring. Be careful, this plant does not like excess water, plant it in a mixture of garden soil and sand and protect it in case of heavy rain. How to replant perennials? Perennials can be planted in spring or fall. For perennials with "normal" growth, we recommend planting them in groups of 3, 5, 7 or more: you will create a very interesting mass effect. For the hardiest plants that bloom early in the year, we recommend planting them in the fall. They will be planted during the fall and winter and from the first spring, they will bloom. For the most fragile perennials, spring is ideal because they can establish themselves properly in the soil before facing the winter cold. A godsend for them. Generally speaking, a soil amendment is always beneficial, and what's more, over the entire area (if, however, you install perennials among other plants already established, a local amendment would still be welcome). Good soil preparation, and deep, loose soil, are considerable assets for good plant recovery. When planting, soak the root ball for about fifteen minutes. Then, remove the root ball from the pot and you have two choices: - If the roots form a dense mass and curl around themselves, do not hesitate to mercilessly cut and burst this node which would prevent the plant from developing properly - If the roots appear only on the periphery of the root ball, do not touch anything Using a transplanter, dig a hole and place the root ball. Check that the collar, that is to say the base of the stems, is well above the level of the soil. Fill with soil and pack it down properly. It is possible to make a basin to retain water and therefore facilitate watering. Watering, especially during spring planting, is essential. It is imperative to maintain fresh soil for your perennials throughout spring and summer. In the first few weeks, perennials are very sensitive to this, and could die quickly. Which perennials or vegetable plants should you mulch during the winter? We recommend mulching artichoke plants to protect them from frost. Which perennials should you protect from frost? Some varieties are sensitive to frost during the winter, so you will need to think about bringing them into a frost-free area, this is the case for the following varieties: - Common chervil - African lemongrass - Coleus Canina - Vietnamese coriander - Pear melon - Patchouli - Pelargonium - Sage - Lemon verbena - Sweet verbena