How To Grow Asparagus

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.

Is asparagus easy to grow?
How long does it take to grow and harvest asparagus?
What is the best way to grow asparagus?
Do asparagus plants spread?
Can I grow asparagus from store bought asparagus?
How much asparagus do you get from one plant?
Can you eat first year asparagus?
Does asparagus regrow after cutting?
Does asparagus like sun or shade?
What can you not plant with asparagus?
Why are my asparagus spears so thin?
What month do you plant asparagus?

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.

How long does it take to grow and harvest asparagus?

A Plant That Takes Its Time

The seedlings themselves require several weeks to reach two inches in height, the size right for transplanting into a growing bed. 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.

What is the best way to grow asparagus?

To plant asparagus crowns, dig trenches 12 inches wide and 6 inches deep (8 inches in sandy soil) down the center of the prepared bed. Soak the crowns in compost tea for 20 minutes before planting. Place the crowns in the trenches 1½ to 2 feet apart; top them with 2 to 3 inches of soil.

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.

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.

How much asparagus do you get from one plant?

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

Can you eat first year asparagus?

No spears should be harvested during the first growing season. Asparagus can be harvested over a three to four week period during its second growing season.

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.

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.

What can you not plant with 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.

Why are my asparagus spears so thin?

Thin asparagus spears appear for a number of reasons, but the root cause is ultimately the same: the asparagus crown lacks the rigor to create bigger shoots. ... Improper Feeding – Asparagus are somewhat heavy feeders and need all the food they can get in order to build strong spears the following year.

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.