Master Gardeners - Asparagus patches prolific

Because asparagus is a perennial plant that comes back from the roots year after year, gardeners who plant an asparagus patch now can expect to harvest from it for at least 10 to 15 years. The spears and fern grow from the crown of the asparagus plant, the thickened solid mass found just below soil level, from which the roots grow down and the shoots (or spears) grow up. This growth is known as fern, and asparagus plants produce a lot of fern during the summer, which reaches four to five feet tall. First, the new shoots of asparagus which are harvested to be eaten are known as spears. To understand how to grow and care for asparagus there are a couple of terms you need to know.

Is it too late to plant asparagus? - Straight Dope Message Board

Home grown sweet corn and asparagus seem to be two veggies that are always better than what you get at the grocery store. Maybe those veggies store and travel better than corn and asparagus, so the difference isn't so noticeable. and never quite got around to actually getting any asparagus crowns. We prepared an asparagus bed with lots of rotted manure in early april, and covered it with black plastic. , between home grown and grocery. I'm kind of leaning toward trying to start some from seeds, if it isn't too late.

Gardening with Laurie: Try planting asparagus this year

1. Because it is a perennial, extra effort must be taken to get asparagus plants off to a good start to ensure long term productivity. To understand how to grow and care for asparagus there are a couple of terms you need to know.
2. For all of you who just have to get out and plant something, there are still many colorful cool weather plants available to choose from. Here are a few suggestions that will provide lots of color for the rest of the season: pansies, snapdragons,
3. There are two ways to start growing asparagus. The first is from seed, but these take a lot longer to get established. The second way is to plant asparagus crowns, which can be found locally or ordered from different companies. The number of crowns