Long-Lived Harvests
Established crowns can return with spring spears for many seasons.Established crowns can produce for many seasons.
Asparagus Seeds
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Growing Level
Easy to Grow
Germination
High Germination
Garden Use
Vegetable Gardens
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About This Variety
Meet This Variety
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a long-lived perennial vegetable grown for tender green spears. Once established, its crown returns each spring and can produce harvests for years.
Choose a permanent full-sun bed with fertile, well-drained soil. Seed-grown plants need time to establish; harvest lightly only after the crowns are mature enough to support vigorous fern growth.
A long-lived perennial vegetable that rewards patient establishment with tender spring spears and vigorous fern growth.
Growing at a Glance
Botanical Name
Asparagus officinalis
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Soil Preference
Fertile, deep, and well-drained
Why Gardeners Love It
Tender Spring Spears
Young green spears bring a fresh seasonal crop to the home garden.Tender spears provide a fresh spring crop.
Fern-Like Growth
Mature plants develop airy fern growth after the spear season.Airy fern growth follows the spear season.
Best Growing Conditions
- Germination Temperature
- 60–80°F
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Moisture Needs
- Moderate
How to Grow
Prepare
Choose a permanent full-sun bed with deep, fertile, well-drained soil.
Choose full sun and deep, well-drained soil.
Sow
Sow at the packet depth and keep the seedbed evenly moist until emergence.
Sow at packet depth and keep evenly moist.
Water
Water consistently while young crowns establish, avoiding waterlogged soil.
Water consistently without waterlogging.
Establish
Control weeds and let fern growth feed the developing crowns each season.
Control weeds and retain healthy fern growth.
Harvest
Let young plants mature before taking short, light harvests of spears.
Allow plants to mature before light harvests.
Garden Uses
Vegetable Gardens
Raised Beds
Edible Landscapes
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