Growing Asparagus

Aspargus officianalis : Asparagaceae / the asparagus family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
		S
				T

(Best months for growing Asparagus in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings

Easy to grow. Plant as crowns. Best planted at soil temperatures between 16°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 20 - 40 cm apart
Harvest in 2-3 years. Plant 'crowns' to harvest earlier .
Compatible with (can grow beside): Parsley, Basil, Nasturtiums, Lettuce
Avoid growing close to: Garlic, Onions, and root vegetables

Your comments and tips

24 Oct 15, (Australia - temperate climate): Yes, add manure to the bed when the weather warms up at the beginning of spring each year.
Reply or Post a new comment
26 Sep 15, Liz Willson (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): 1)Where can I buy Asparagus rhizomes near Pretoria? 2)when planting rhizomes, should the three year waiting period to harvest still be observed?
Reply or Post a new comment
10 Sep 15, Jeanne Goble (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Can I grow Asparagus in Kwa Zulu inland from the coast and where would I be able to buy the plants?
Reply or Post a new comment
02 Aug 15, John butler (Australia - temperate climate): Where can I buy commercial quantity of seed in west Australia please
Reply or Post a new comment
30 May 15, lesley hay (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I have obtained 3 bags of asparagus rhizomes: Jersey Knight & Mary Washington. They are in a vermiculite mixture. When is the best time to plant in Gauteng. If June is not suitable, when do I plant? Also how long will they survive in stoage With appreciation. Les Hay
Reply or Post a new comment
17 Jan 16, Andrfe Lotz (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hallo Lesley, I grew up with Aspersies. Now I can not find or afford them! I would love to grow some . I have some land on the Klaserie river at the Kruger Park. Can you please help with a source of the roots? Crowns? Andre
Reply or Post a new comment
28 Sep 15, Liz Willson (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi Lesly, please tell me where you got your roots from? I'm very keen to start growing but can't find seeds or roots, Email is liz@wounds.co.za Many thanks Liz
Reply or Post a new comment
29 Apr 15, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I have been looking for asparagus crowns for a long while and can't find any in Gauteng. Do you know where I can get some?
Reply or Post a new comment
01 Sep 15, Loretta (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hello to you I hope you found asparagus crowns and perhaps you could help me find some. I live the the village of Aberdeen in E.C. but I would order from anywhere in S.A. Good luck to you!!
Reply or Post a new comment
17 Apr 15, claudette hodmsn (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I need some advise I planted some seeds about two years ago,and it grew bot it looks like fennel were to after this.
Reply or Post a new comment

Showing 411 - 420 of 574 comments

See comments for all plants

Ask a question or post a comment or advice about Asparagus

Your name

Where are you?

Email address

Please provide your email address if you are hoping for a reply

Your question, comment or advice

All comments are reviewed before displaying on the site, so your posting will not appear immediately

Gardenate

Keep your garden growing - see what to plant right now

Growing Asparagus

Aspargus officianalis : Asparagaceae / the asparagus family

Your comments and tips

Ask a question or post a comment or advice about Asparagus

Gardenate

Keep your garden growing - see what to plant right now

Growing Asparagus

Aspargus officianalis : Asparagaceae / the asparagus family

Your comments and tips

Ask a question or post a comment or advice about Asparagus

Become A Supporter!

Planting Reminders