How To Grow Asparagus

To plant asparagus crowns, dig trenches 12 inches wide and 6 inches deep (8 inches in sandy soil) down the center of the prepared bed. Soak the crowns in compost tea for 20 minutes before planting. Place the crowns in the trenches 1½ to 2 feet apart; top them with 2 to 3 inches of soil.

1. Is asparagus easy to grow?
2. How long does it take to grow asparagus?
3. Do asparagus plants spread?
4. Can I plant asparagus from the grocery store?

Is asparagus easy to grow?

Once your asparagus plants are established they will live a long time, as they are perennial in nature and easy to grow. ... Asparagus plants like a sunny location that receives 8-10 hours of sun per day. Soil that drains well is also important to the growth of your asparagus plants.

How long does it take to grow asparagus?

The seedlings themselves require several weeks to reach two inches in height, the size right for transplanting into a growing bed. It takes three to four years for a young plant to develop the maturity needed to support annual harvests that last four to six weeks. Until then, one must harvest sparingly.

Do asparagus plants spread?

Yes, asparagus plants will spread as they grow. From humble beginnings (seeds or small crowns), asparagus plants can grow quite tall and wide. Asparagus spears may start off small, but they can grow several feet tall!

Can I plant asparagus from the grocery store?

If you have the garden space - and some patience - plant it once and you can enjoy fresh asparagus from the same patch year after year. ... The asparagus spears bought at the grocery store are shoots that grow from underground crowns.