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When Is Asparagus Season? Asparagus season varies based on the climate in which it is grown, though it typically matures in early summer. This is the start of the month of June in northern latitudes such as the US state of Iowa in hardiness zones of 4 to 5, and even earlier in southern US states like Texas with a hardiness zone range of 6 to 9.
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How to Grow Asparagus From Seeds That first harvest is a long time in coming, however, because it doesn't occur until three years after seeds are planted. That's why most gardeners plant crowns instead of seeds; it cuts the time to the first harvest by a year. Asparagus grows well in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 2 through 8.
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Lymphoma in Cats Asparagus is a hardy perennial. It is the only common vegetable that grows wild along roadsides and railroad tracks over a large part of the country. Although establishing a good asparagus bed requires considerable work, your efforts will be rewarded. A well-planned bed can last from 20 to 30 years. For this reason, asparagus should be planted at the side or end of the garden, where it will not be disturbed by normal garden cultivation. Asparagus is one of the first vegetables ready to harvest in the spring.
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How to Grow Asparagus Set out asparagus crowns in spring when all danger of frost has passed. Start seed indoors 12 to 14 weeks before the last frost. Asparagus requires 3 years to become established and fully productive. Planting and spacing. Loosen the soil from 8 to 10 inches deep adding well-aged compost.
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- 1 The asparagus can be harvested for a period of about two to three weeks once the spears start to show. Keep a close eye on your asparagus so that you don’t miss the harvest! 2  After harvest, allow the ferns to grow; this replenishes the nutrients for next year’s spear production.  Harvest for 2 or 3 weeks.
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10 Surprising Facts About Asparagus Oceana County, Michigan is the self-proclaimed asparagus capital of the world. The county produces two-thirds of the state’s spears and hosts the National Asparagus Festival in June each year to celebrate the harvest. Unfortunately, America’s War on Drugs has caused a decline in the local industry.
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How to Cook Asparagus Fresh asparagus will keep in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. One method to keep it fresh is to put the stalk upright in a large glass containing an inch or two of cold water, and loosely cover the stalks with a plastic produce bag.
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How to Cook Asparagus Before You Start. 1  Asparagus is best and freshest in spring from a local source. 2  At the market, look for spears that are brightly colored and have compact, tightly closed tips. 3  For stovetop cooking, a stainless steel or enamel-coated cast-iron pot is best. 4  Asparagus cooks quickly, so make sure to have all your ingredients ready by the stove.
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Asparagus - The Supreme Vegetable Asparagus is harvested when the spears emerge in early spring. Typically the harvest season lasts only 60 to 90 days. Most beds produce up to 30 years, with the largest output between the fifth and twelfth year, followed by a decline after that. When buying a bunch of asparagus, its weight might vary from three-fourths of a pound to over two pounds. Generally, 1 pound of fresh asparagus will provide 2 cups, cut up. A 10-ounce can (if one dares to use the canned variety), amounts to about 1 1/2 cups, cut up. Spears of asparagus are graded based on the diameter of the spear, which is measured 9 down from the tip.
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Growing Asparagus in Missouri Most growers prefer to snap the asparagus spears when they reach 7 to 9 inches in length in cool weather (less than 70 degrees F), or 5 to 7 inches in warmer weather (more than 70 degrees F), and the spear tip is tight. Snapping will break the spear cleanly at a tender point.
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Are Asparagus Plants Poisonous or Not? Asparagus gets tough after growing more than a few inches high. Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial vegetable, growing in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 8, where average minimal temperatures stay above minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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- It's generally a good idea to think about fertilizing asparagus in the hot summer months of July or August. If you planted asparagus earlier in the year, the shoots are elongated and becoming woody. The ferns may have even begun to emerge from the shoots.
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Asparagus A new breed of early season asparagus that can be harvested two months earlier than usual was announced by a UK grower in early 2011. This variety does not need to lie dormant and blooms at 7 °C (45 °F) rather than the usual 9 °C (48 °F).
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- 1 Asparagus is planted in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. 2  The plant is grown from “crowns” (1-year-old plants). 3  Eliminate all weeds from the bed, digging it over and working in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost, manure or soil mix.4  Dig trenches of about 6 inches wide and 6 to 12 inches deep. One of the most important things to do is to remove plant debris in the garden, including spent asparagus fronds, in the fall, since the beetles overwinter in plant debris. * Asparagus beetles are said to be repelled by petunias, marigolds, and basil, so you might try planting those nearby.
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- gardeners have been growing asparagus asparagus officinalis for more than 2000 years and this sweet slender veggie s staying power is no surprise a well maintained asparagus bed will start bearing one year after planting and will stay productive for 10 to 15 years
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Asparagus: Health Benefits, Risks (Stinky Pee) & Nutrition Facts 1 Asparagus is a member of the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. 2  Asparagus spears grow from a crown that is planted about a foot deep in sandy soils. 3  Under ideal conditions, an asparagus spear can grow 10 inches in 24 hours.
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Asparagus Asparagus or garden asparagus, scientific name Asparagus officinalis, is a spring vegetable, a flowering perennial plant species in the genus Asparagus.ertain compounds in asparagus are metabolized to yield ammonia and various sulfur-containing degradation products, including various thiols and thioesters, which give urine a characteristic smell.
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- To plant your asparagus crowns in the spring, start by digging a trench that is 5-6 inches deep. For every 50 feet of row, add a pound of 0-46-0 triple superphosphate fertilizer or two pounds of 0-20-0 superphosphate fertilizer to the trench.
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Planting asparagus for the first time You may do a light harvest of any spears thicker than a pencil after the crowns have been in place a full year (ie year 2 of your asparagus bed) for 4 weeks of harvest. After 4 weeks of harvest allow all of the spears to fern out and provide energy to the roots for the rest of the growing season.
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Asparagus Asparagus (from the Persian word asparag, meaning a sprout), are slim green spears, often tinged with a bit of purple at the tip. Europeans are more familiar with white asparagus which is grown completely underground to prevent it from becoming green. There is also a purple variety called Viola. Asparagus plants usually live 8 to 10 years, and the size of the asparagus spear is relative to the age of the plant; in other words, the thicker the vegetable, the older the plant.
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Guide to Asparagus SEASON: Look for asparagus in the market from February to June, with April being the peak. CHOOSING: Fresh asparagus will be bright green with no signs of shriveling. The tender tips may have a purplish cast, but they should be firm and tight, never mushy. The cut end will be thick and fibrous—the plant’s reaction to the injury of cutting.
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How to Grow Asparagus Asparagus needs well-drained soil with a pH over 6.0. Set out asparagus crowns in spring when all danger of frost has passed. Start seed indoors 12 to 14 weeks before the last frost.
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Asparagus rewards patience – Growing asparagus requires patience – from planting to harvest takes two to three years, but the wait is well worth the reward. Homegrown asparagus is one of the earliest vegetables of the spring. Its quality is much better than store-bought spears, and it is less expensive.
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How to Plant Asparagus Roots How to Plant Asparagus Roots. Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) provides harvests for 15 to 25 years if you prepare the bed well. It's important to make sure the soil is right because asparagus should not be disturbed after planting, and it takes two to three years for asparagus plants to mature and be ready for harvesting.
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Asparagus - The Supreme Vegetable Most beds produce up to 30 years, with the largest output between the fifth and twelfth year, followed by a decline after that. When buying a bunch of asparagus, its weight might vary from three-fourths of a pound to over two pounds. Generally, 1 pound of fresh asparagus will provide 2 cups, cut up. A 10-ounce can (if one dares to use the canned variety), amounts to about 1 1/2 cups, cut up. Spears of asparagus are graded based on the diameter of the spear, which is measured 9 down from the tip.
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How to Grow Asparagus So when you make your bed, do it carefully. Your asparagus may be growing in it for 20 years or more. A sunny, well-drained part of the garden will yield the best crop. Asparagus, a good candidate for raised beds, should be planted in soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.