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asparagus Asparagus Asparagus officinalis

How to sow asparagus: Transplant crowns outside, or start seeds indoors

Sun requirement for asparagus: Plant in Full Sun

Asparagus has been planted 29 times by Growstuff members.

Perennial spring vegetable often sown from crowns. The vegetable has a mild flavor with earthy undertones. When mature and reproducing, the plant creates tall, stout stems with feathery foliage and small red berries.

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Predictions

Perennial

living more than two years

First harvest expected

74 weeks after planting

Height

140cm

Spread

42cm

Row Spacing

30cm

Photos

Asparagus crops

Asparagus plantings

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Asparagus bed
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Asparagus harvests

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Sunniness

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Crop Map

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