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Asparagus is a perennial crop that requires three years before a harvest but, like a fruit tree, will produce for several decades.
Planting Instructions:
Seeds are best started indoors 8-10 weeks before the final spring frost. Sow 2-3 seeds 1/2" deep per cell or pot into light, loamy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0. Transplant after 10-12 weeks once all danger of frost has passed. In the garden, dig a 6-12" deep and 18" wide trench for transplants.
Care:
You can transplant the Asparagus starts outdoors in your vegetable garden in about 10 to 12 weeks, so long as there is no frost. In your garden, dig a six to twelve inch deep, eighteen inch wide trench. Spreading a one inch layer of compost at the bottom of the trench is recommended. Cover the crowns with soil. As the Asparagus crowns grow, keep them covered with soil and give one inch of water a week. Take care not to give too much water, as soil that stays wet can cause the roots to rot and will produce brown, soft spears.
