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asparagus in raised beds

A comprehensive guide to growing asparagus raised beds. Learn how to prepare your bed, plant asparagus crowns, and care for your asparagus needs to ensure a bountiful harvest. Discover tips for proper spacing, watering, and companion planting. Whether you're new to asparagus planting or an experienced gardener, this guide will help you cultivate thriving asparagus.

seven clever ways to plant asparagus

Asparagus spears grow best in the early spring when seeds are planted under two inches of soil. In the first year of growth, asparagus varieties like Jersey Knight do not produce a crop. However, during the third year, male and female plants are ready to harvest. #howto #plant #asparagus

growing asparagus from seed in the ground with text overlay reading growing asparagus from seed

Starting asparagus from seed can be a GREAT way to establish a large bed of asparagus very cheaply. A few years ago, I planted a 40-foot bed with asparagus: half with seedlings, and half with year-old crowns. By fall, the difference was hardly noticeable. By the next year, the asparagus from seed was actually outperforming the asparagus from crowns. In the third year, the seed-started asparagus was larger, more plentiful, and more robust. Here are my best tips on growing from seed!

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The list of vegetables that are true perennials is short - rhubarb and asparagus keep coming back year after year, while artichokes and sorrel can double as perennials too. While the tendency for a vegetable, such as an asparagus, to return after a harsh winter is something to celebrate, this growth habit also means that asparagus sometimes must be moved from its original bed to a new location in the garden. Find out how and when to transplant asparagus to bring spring asparagus to your...

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How to plant asparagus. Now's the time! I know you've been putting off planting asparagus for the past - ohhhhh decade probably. I'm going to convince you to do it THIS weekend. Because remember when you first thought about planting asparagus? If you had just done it then you'd be harvesting tons of it this spring. But you're not. So get ready to start planting. https://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/growing-asparagus/

the top 10 amazing homemade fertiting tips for asparagus and how to use them

Learn how to use homemade asparagus fertilizer to feed your garden while growing asparagus. An asparagus plant needs a mildly alkaline soil pH, and the best fertilizer for your plant depends on your soil type. #homemade #fertilizer #asparagus

the 10 best asparagus companion plants for fruits and veggies in your garden

Asparagus Companion Planting is a guide to companion planting for asparagus that lists various herbs, fruits, and vegetables. It explains how companion planting helps asparagus grow better and faster.

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Growing new types of edible plants is so exciting! Back in February, a small group of folks from our local Ypsi Growers Co-operative group placed plant orders together- it was nice to strategize how to split the orders together, and talk about what varieties we each would choose. We decided there was enough interest to place an order for asparagus from De Bruyn, potatoes from Seed Savers Exchange, and a variety of native fruit trees from Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District. I ordered…

how to grow white asparagus and what is the difference between white asparagus and green asparagus?

So what is the difference between white asparagus and green asparagus? While they require the same growth rules, white asparagus doesn't receive sunlight and therefore it doesn't produce green chlorophyll (what makes plants green)! While both varieties of asparagus require the same care, you have to prevent sunlight during the productive weeks. The productive weeks are when the harvestable spears are putting on new growth. Keep reading to learn how to grow white asparagus in this easy to…

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