Asparagus is a cool season perennial vegetable that takes a couple of years to get established. After that, it will reward you with fresh asparagus in Spring, for many years to come. Grow it in a full sun location with moist soil. When you initially plant, loosen the soil deeply.
Variety:
- Martha Washington
Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that needs time and space to establish.
Needs full sun to partial sun.
Does best in fertile, well-drained soil.
Plant in mid April. Dig a 10” trench; spread hairy roots, place crown up; cover with 2” soil and water.
Depending on weather and precipitation, water twice a week.
As shoots grow up to garden level, backfill with good garden soil and water weekly.
Mulch garden soil with straw or leaves to retain moisture.
Allow 1-2 years for harvest; and harvest spears only in spring.
Let foliage develop during the summer growing season to strengthen roots.