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

09 Apr 13, mohamed (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I want buy it but where can I get it
06 Jan 13, gideon hugo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am a keen garderdener for a hobby. We live in Vereeniging and need to find out where to by asparagus roots
16 Dec 12, Eion Purdon (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have quite a high content of clay in my soil, even though I add a bit of Lime,and drainage 150mm under the clay and compost mixed, Will the asparagus enjoy this type of Soil? Also how can one determine the ph of ones soil?
30 Oct 12, Jannes Fritze (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can i buy Asparagus crowns from?.
22 Dec 12, JJ van Rensburg (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Jannes Most nurseries can order Asparagus plants in for you. Where in South Africa are you - maybe we can be of assistance at Garden World in Muldersdrift.
13 Oct 12, Peter Fordyce (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What is the minimum temperature that asparagus is able to survive? It is grown in places like Bethlehem, Ficksburg and Gumtree where heavy frosts are common. Am considering planting in Nieu Bethesda where snow is regular. Thank you Peter Fordyce
15 Apr 12, Johnny Meinert (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi, am living on a smallhold close to Swakopmund in Namibia.Plot owners plant successfully green asp on rather salty soil.I would like to try white asp on 1/4 ha land.Soil is soft and fine. We never have frost and have to water since we have no rainfall. Preferable thick stemms since i would like to market already peeled stems.Please advise type of young plants and where to buy against what costs. Regards, Johnny.
09 Dec 23, Mikel Streppel (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Johnny, are you Johnny Meinert, giude of Springbok Tours? If Not, delete it.
22 Jul 12, Gail Broekman (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am also wanting to grow about half a hectare of asparagus and would like to know whether you managed to find any plants and where from? Regards
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