Asparagus is one of the first green vegetables to grow in late winter, and its appearance heralds the coming of spring. How do you grow these soft, fragile, nutrient-rich asparagus in your garden? You can start by planting seeds or, if you want to harvest the fruit more quickly, grow asparagus crowns. Once planted, new asparagus sprouts will sprout every spring for the next 12 to 25 years.
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How to grow asparagus
- 1Sow seeds indoors. In early spring, sow some seeds into small pots, which means the beginning of seedling growth. Place the pot in a location with adequate sunlight, water it daily, and keep the temperature at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius).
- 2Reduce the temperature when the seeds germinate. Once the seeds germinate, they no longer need to be kept warm. Reduce the temperature to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21.1 degrees Celsius).
- 3Plant seedlings outdoors. When the seedlings grow to 0.3 meters tall and the weather outside is as warm as spring, it is time to plant them in an outdoor seedbed. Dig a hole 7.5cm deep to allow them to continue growing.
- 4Get rid of female plants. When the asparagus plants begin to bloom, you will be able to tell which ones are male and which ones are female. The flowers of male plants are long and large, while the flowers of female plants are smaller in comparison. Pull up female plants and compost them.
- 5Transplant the male plants into a permanent seedbed. Allow male plants to complete their growth cycle and overwinter in the seedbed. The following spring, one year after germination, they will have reached the same level of maturity as one years crowns and are ready to be transplanted into a permanent bed. Follow the steps below to continue growing your plants.
DIY Tips
- Consider waiting an extra year before harvesting asparagus, or harvesting only part of the vegetable (2 to 3 young stems per plant) the first year of your harvest. The longer you leave asparagus to grow, the longer they will live and the better your harvest will be later on.
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