Growing Asparagus

 

Successfully growing asparagus means finding a balance between having a healthy root system, and good foliage growth. Both are needed to have a steady and long-term supply of this tasty vegetable. It can be started from seeds, or from roots, also called crowns. There are two opposing opinions about planting roots - either in a trench, or not. Whatever planting method you choose, growing asparagus requires some planning. upl products

Asparagus is a perennial that sets roots five to six feet in the ground once established. Wherever you start growing your asparagus, plan to leave it. It does not transplant easily. The first asparagus we planted was in an old oval stock tank. It was about three feet high, so we thought it was an easy way to simulate the trench plan. They did not like growing in the tank. Asparagus needs to be able to spread its roots five or six feet horizontally too. ridomil gold

The next attempt was the trench method as described on the packaging that the roots can in. Trenches about eighteen inches wide and twelve inches deep were dug. Composted manure was put in, then some sand, and then the roots. Out of the thirty roots planted, ten grew. The other method of growing asparagus from roots, without creating a trench, is simply to dig a hole for the roots, and plant them as you would most perennials. This method may well give you a better success rate of plants growing, but because the roots are closer to the surface, they should be protected for at least the first winter. It is recommended that organic matter such as composted manure, be added in the fall, however they were planted. rasi seeds

The first year, do not pick the asparagus. Let it open up into the fern, and mature. This part of growing asparagus is important as it needs to establish strong roots. Also, the matured growth should be left over winter to provide the roots with all the energy possible. The next year, spears can be harvested by snapping them off before the fern branches unfold from the main stem. seeds online

With such a poor rate of success with growing asparagus from roots, I decided to try seeds. I made very shallow rows in the open spaces of the rows the roots had been planted in. The tiny seeds took very well, and wintered well. They will not be mature enough to actually eat for several years but they are growing. vnr seeds

Asparagus is a vegetable that has a taste similar to corn. Because it is a perennial, it is the first vegetable to be harvested in spring. Many people are not introduced to it in childhood, and so must acquire a liking for it. Getting a bed started takes some work, as does most gardening. If you enjoy eating it, you will appreciate growing your own asparagus. syngenta products