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The Right Sunlight for Your Asparagus Plants

Gardening Guide: Asparagus—King of the Garden

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The Right Sunlight for Your Asparagus Plants

By Norann Oleson

Asparagus (with ferns ) in full sunlight

Asparagus (with ferns ) in full sunlight

Asparagus plants thrive and fully fruit when they get lots of sunshine, at least six hours—and preferably eight—of full daily sun exposure. You’ll need to plant according to the sun’s daily patterns if you’ve planted in open land or in raised beds. With containers or pots, you’ll need to move your plants around to optimize the sun exposure for your plants.

Asparagus plants need a lot of sun because they transform sunlight into the energy they need to vibrantly grow, bloom, and bear delicious spears. Sunlight also helps minimize fungal issues with your plants. Asparagus can tolerate partial shade and grow successfully, but they will not produce as much yield.

One variety of asparagus that doesn’t thrive on light is white asparagus. White asparagus is simply green asparagus (or some varieties of purple asparagus, such as Pacific Purple) that has been deprived of light. Gardeners cover the shoots the moment they appear, either by adding soil on top as the shoots grow or by covering with a black tarp that lets in water but not light. Many people—especially Europeans—prefer the nutty flavor that develops in white asparagus.

How do you ensure that your asparagus get the right amount of sunlight? Have you tried growing white asparagus? Please tell us how you handle sunlight for your asparagus.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Asparagus Plants
  • Growing Asparagus in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Asparagus Plants
  • Planting and Pruning Asparagus
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Asparagus Plants
  • Should You Fertilize Your Asparagus Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Asparagus Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Asparagus Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Asparagus Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Asparagus Patch
  • How to Harvest Your Asparagus
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Asparagus
  • Plant Profiles

  • Pacific Purple Asparagus (Purple asparagus)
  • Mary Washington Asparagus (Green asparagus)
  • Apollo Asparagus (Green asparagus)
  • Precoce D’Argenteuil Asparagus (White asparagus)
  • Purple Passion Asparagus (Purple asparagus)
  • Jersey Giant Asparagus (Green asparagus)
  • Recipes

  • Roasted Asparagus with Baked Sheet Pan Eggs
  • Asparagus and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
  • Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup
  • White Asparagus with Butter and Chives
  • Purple Asparagus Salad
  • Easy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
  • Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Asparagus
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Asparagus
  • Resources about Asparagus
  • Asparagus Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever
  • 10 Tips for Growing and Harvesting Asparagus
  • The Best Type of Asparagus to Grow: Green, Purple, or White?

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