Artichoke, Rhubarb, Asparagus, Horse Radish, and Strawberries have arrived bare root.
Bare root vegetables are easy to overlook because in many ways they are the "ugly duckling" of vegetable planting.
They are often just soil-less twig-like roots without a hint of green. They look like they might need a lot of care and special skills just to be brought to life, but in reality, they are easier to plant because they tend to be hardier and more forgiving than seedlings.
Once planted, bare root vegetables have all the advantages of being perennial. They live year after year.
Artichoke is tops on the list because it makes a stunning landscape plant as well as being a productive edible.
Asparagus is right up there in terms of favorites.
Strawberry, though not at all a vegetable , gets lumped into the category due to similar culture and timing. Plant a bed for summer enjoyment.
Rhubarb, popular in colder climates grows well in rich soil located with afternoon shade.
Horseradish is best planted in a pot to contain its growth.