Carrot, celery and parsley are true biennials that are usually grown as annual crops for their edible roots, petioles and leaves, respectively. Tomato, sweet potato and bell pepper are tender perennials usually grown as annuals.
Carrot, celery, and parsley are true biennials, but they are typically grown as annuals to harvest their edible roots, petioles, and leaves. Tomato, sweet potato, and bell pepper, which are tender perennials, are usually grown as annuals.