Growing Asparagus

Aspargus officianalis : Asparagaceae / the asparagus family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    S                  
        T              

(Best months for growing Asparagus in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • Easy to grow. Plant as crowns. Best planted at soil temperatures between 61°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 8 - 16 inches apart
  • Harvest in 2-3 years. Plant 'crowns' to harvest earlier .
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Parsley, Basil, Nasturtiums, Lettuce
  • Avoid growing close to: Garlic, Onions, and root vegetables

Your comments and tips

15 Feb 24, John spence (USA - Zone 7a climate)
When and how is the best time to plant asparagus seed in zone 7a
19 Feb 24, (USA - Zone 9a climate)
Best time to plant crowns is February and March or November and December
11 Jan 24, James Bushdid (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Growing instruction in zone 9B, Ormond Beach, Florida.
21 Jan 24, James Bushdid (USA - Zone 9b climate)
Trying to grow from seed Mary Washington Asparagus any help you can give an old retired man. Thank you. (Area, EAST COAST OF FLORIDA, ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA.
14 Jan 24, (USA - Zone 7a climate)
Google how to grow it.
02 Jan 24, Claire (USA - Zone 9b climate)
We have asparagus in raised beds in zone 9b and they are doing great going into our third year Give it a go what is there to lose ?
12 Dec 23, Bongani Mhlabeni (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am the Procurement Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture Lesotho and like to Procure Asparagus Crowns. 350 x 10 Bundles of 2-year-old asparagus crowns to cover about 1.3 Ha. Cognizant of the scarcity of supply, any of the following varieties will be proffered: UC157, Purchase Passion, Pacific Purple and Marry Washington.
19 Sep 23, Chris Veenstra (Australia - temperate climate)
Have been away and have come home and asparagus is already up, do I cut if and start again or just harvest what comes up?
20 Sep 23, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You can cut all the shoots/fern off. Any that are just spears you can eat. Cut them off each day or two. Enjoy!!!!!
13 Jun 23, Janice (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I planted a few asparagus plants in a small raised bed. The bed now looks very full. What do I do for over crowding?
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What varieties of asparagus will do well in zone 8a? I live West of Fort Worth, Texas I wish to buy 2 year old or older “Crowns”.

- JERRY BAKER

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