Asparagus Growing

When to Plant Asparagus

Soak seeds in water for up to 24 hours before sowing.
Sow seeds in moistened peat or seed-starting soil in flats or peat cups.
Once plants reach 12 inches in height, harden them off outdoors for a week.
After the last spring frost, transplant the young plants to a temporary garden bed.

How long does it take to grow asparagus?
Is asparagus easy to grow?
Does asparagus regrow after cutting?
Do asparagus plants spread?
Does asparagus like sun or shade?
How many asparagus do you get from one plant?
Does asparagus multiply?
What month do you plant asparagus?
Can I grow asparagus from store bought asparagus?
What happens if you don't cut asparagus?
What can you not plant near asparagus?
How many inches does asparagus grow in a day?

How long does it take to grow asparagus?

It takes three to four years for a young plant to develop the maturity needed to support annual harvests that last four to six weeks. Until then, one must harvest sparingly.

Is asparagus easy to grow?

Not only is it easy to grow and maintain but it's a perennial crop as well. So with one year of planting, you can set yourself up for years and years of future harvests. In fact, a single planting of asparagus crowns can keep on producing for 20 years or more.

Does asparagus regrow after cutting?

Now, let's get to the question: does asparagus regrow after cutting. The answer is yes because perennial plants return year after year.

Do asparagus plants spread?

Remember, asparagus roots will spread over time but diminish in production. Divide them every three years or so for a non-stop harvest year after year.

Does asparagus like sun or shade?

Light requirements: Full sun. Plant asparagus on the west or north side of a garden so the tall plants won't shade other vegetables in summer. Planting: Space 12 to 18 inches apart. Soil requirements: Asparagus needs well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.

How many asparagus do you get from one plant?

Each plant yields about 1/2 pound of asparagus spears each harvest.

Does asparagus multiply?

Asparagus plants are long-lived and vigorous. When asparagus plants are growing in a sunny site with good drainage, proper irrigation, and adequate nutrients, the plants multiply and become crowded over time. A mature stand of asparagus plants produces spears over several weeks, and even up to eight weeks.

What month do you plant asparagus?

Plant asparagus in spring or fall in a sunny spot with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Asparagus takes a few seasons to mature but will reap a harvest for 15 to 30 years, so choose a planting location that will go undisturbed for a long time.

Can I grow asparagus from store bought asparagus?

Nope, the spears cannot produce roots or new shoots. Asparagus is produced by seeds or by crowns.

What happens if you don't cut asparagus?

If they don't, asparagus beetles will lay their eggs in those ferns. Since the length of harvest season will vary from year-to-year depending on air temperature, harvesting should be stopped when the diameter of 75% of the spears becomes small (less than 3/8 inches). Another indicator is the number of spears harvested.

What can you not plant near asparagus?

There are two main crops to avoid growing alongside asparagus: Alliums. Alliums like leeks, garlic, and onion sharing the soil with asparagus are said to stunt its growth. That doesn't mean you have to choose between them: Just plant any alliums a good distance away from asparagus beds and they'll be fine.

How many inches does asparagus grow in a day?

How fast does asparagus grow? About 7 inches in a day under optimal conditions. Beds are cut every day, sometimes more, during the average 70 to 80 days of peak harvest.