Asparagus—King of the Garden

Please check out the brief video above, to learn what this premium gardening guide is all about—the video will give you a glimpse into all the content in this gardening guide, including history and background, planting tips, specific plant profiles, recipes, nutrition and health information, and resources to help you be the best food gardener you can be.

Curator’s Corner

Do you enjoy eating asparagus bought at the grocery store? Then you’ll love asparagus straight from your home garden. The crispness, the flavor, the color of homegrown asparagus is beyond compare. And growing asparagus is so easy! A little work up front will… READ MORE

Norann Oleson, Editorial Director of Food Gardening Network

Introduction

If you’ve ever been tempted to pick up a stalk of cooked asparagus with your fingers and bite into its crisp, delicious flesh—you’re in good company! Asparagus is considered a finger food—so long as it’s not covered in sauce—in England and many other countries. With… READ MORE

Features

Growing Zones for Asparagus

Let’s explore growing asparagus, its recommended zones, and whether it can be cultivated indoors READ MORE

Types of Asparagus Plants

Asparagus come in three main types: green, purple, and white. Technically, white is not a variety but is cultivated in a way that inhibits photosynthesis, leaving the asparagus white. READ MORE

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 land, your crop will keep producing for decades, so be sure to give your asparagus garden plenty of space as they will spread and create new shoots each year. READ MORE