Why Asparagus Takes So Long to Harvest
Picture harvesting fresh asparagus spears from your garden just as the sun pops its head up in the spring - it's a gardener's dream that requires a gardener's greatest virtue: …
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Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Asparagus
Working your asparagus garden means having the right tools to do the job! And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, for being able to prepare asparagus for …
Planting and Pruning Asparagus
Getting your asparagus garden started begins with the choice of how to grow your plants—from seeds or crowns (1-year-old roots). It’s more economical to start your asparagus plants from seeds, …
Growing Asparagus in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Asparagus is easy to plant and grow, but because this vegetable is a perennial, it has some special requirements for planting. Whether you grow asparagus in raised beds or open …
