Asparagus Growing Instructions

April 18, 2023 @ 3:23 pm
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Asparagus

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.