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Perennials vs Annuals Perennials: Plant Once | Annuals: Plant Every Year Perennials have Longer Root Systems Improved soil stability = less need for tillage and reduced erosion Reduced fossil fuel consumption Better managed nitrogen Reduced need for pesticides Less labor intensive Increased soil water storage Better carbon firing Greater biodiversity Source

Perennials vs Annuals

Perennials: Plant Once | Annuals: Plant Every Year

Perennials have Longer Root Systems

  • Improved soil stability = less need for tillage and reduced erosion
  • Reduced fossil fuel consumption
  • Better managed nitrogen
  • Reduced need for pesticides
  • Less labor intensive
  • Increased soil water storage
  • Better carbon firing
  • Greater biodiversity

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