Asparagus, or garden asparagus, folk name sparrow grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus. Its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable. It was once classified in the lily family, like the related Allium species, onions and garlic. Asparagus is easy to grow, producing tasty new shoots from mid-spring to early summer – a seasonal treat to be savoured. These large perennial plants want to be grown in the ground, somewhat than in containers, where they’ll crop annually for many years. Even supposing asparagus can be started from seed, the plants take 3 years to mature, so it is frequently grown from 1-year-old crowns. Alternatively, the plant can be productive for 10 years or more, so it’s worth the wait. You’ll be able to start planting and growing asparagus as soon as the soil is workable in late winter or early spring. Plant transplants outside from November – January. Prepare the asparagus bed by adding compost and composted manure to create rich soil. If planting from seed, start seeds in small containers with potting soil or directly in the beds. Sow seeds ½ inch deep. Asparagus is also called Prussian asparagus, sparagus, sparrow grass, grass, pru, aspar grass, asper grass, spar grass, and sparrows guts. Asparagaceae, known as the asparagus family, is a family of flowering plants, placed in the order Asparagales of the monocots. The family name is based on the edible garden asparagus, Asparagus officinalis. Asparagus is a type of vegetable obtained from one species within the genus Asparagus, specifically the young shoots of Asparagus officinalis. It has been used from very early times as a culinary vegetable, owing to its delicate flavour and diuretic properties.
Asparagus, or garden asparagus, folk name sparrow grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus. Its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable. It was once classified in the lily family, like the related Allium species, onions and garlic.
Asparagus is easy to grow, producing tasty new shoots from mid-spring to early summer – a seasonal treat to be savoured. These large perennial plants want to be grown in the ground, somewhat than in containers, where they’ll crop annually for many years.
Site – Full sun is ideal. Asparagus needs at least 8 hours of sun per day. Since asparagus is a long-lived perennial, do not plant where trees or tall shrubs might eventually shade the plants or compete for nutrients and water.
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Even supposing asparagus can be started from seed, the plants take 3 years to mature, so it is frequently grown from 1-year-old crowns. Alternatively, the plant can be productive for 10 years or more, so it’s worth the wait. You’ll be able to start planting and growing asparagus as soon as the soil is workable in late winter or early spring.
Yes, asparagus will spread as it grows. Asparagus roots can spread out up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) underground. Asparagus ferns (mature spears with foliage) can spread out 3 feet (90 centimeters) above ground. An older, more mature asparagus plant will send up more spears from its larger crown and energy reserves.
Ideally, wait three growing seasons before harvesting in order to allow the crowns to change into fully established. If you have young plants, the season may last 2 to 3 weeks. Alternatively, established plants produce longer—up to 8 weeks. Check your plant every other day for harvest-ready spears.
Growing asparagus requires patience — from planting to harvest takes two to three years, but the wait is well worth the reward. Homegrown asparagus is without doubt one of the earliest vegetables of the spring. Its quality is much better than store-bought spears, and it is less expensive.
Alliums. Alliums like leeks, garlic, and onion sharing the soil with asparagus are said to stunt its growth.
Potatoes. Asparagus, alternatively, stunts the growth of potatoes when they share the same space.
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