Category: Vegetables

During the late winter, asparagus begins showing up from Mexico and the prices tend to go down. This is specially true once the California asparagus hit the stores. At this point there is a lot of asparagus on the market, so it’s when you will find the best deals. Can you get asparagus in December? […]

Why is the asparagus season so short? It’s short because the plants run out of steam. Effectively, they work like demons and use an enormous amount of energy when the conditions are right. You can almost see asparagus growing. How long is asparagus in season for? While asparagus is luckily usually found year-round in grocery […]

Asparagus is available year-round, but spring is the best season for this nutritious vegetable. Crops are harvested from late February to June, with April being the prime month and high season for asparagus. Can you grow asparagus all year? The asparagus harvest season lasts about 6-8 weeks, from early May to late June in Minnesota. […]

How to Buy Asparagus Stalks should be plump and firm, and tips should be tightly closed. Color can be green, purple, or white, depending on the variety. Make sure the color is not faded. A good grocer will chill asparagus or store it standing upright in cold, fresh water. When should I buy asparagus? Asparagus […]

Chopped asparagus can be used in a myriad of dishes. Asparagus can also be cut into smaller pieces to make it easy to add to many different recipes. Line up the spears on your cutting board and cut the stalks into roughly 1/2-inch to 2-inch cylinders. What is the ideal size to cut an asparagus? […]

ASPARAGUS ‘illustrates the give and take of good companion planting,’ says Ron Finley. ‘Tomatoes repel asparagus beetles with a chemical called solanine, and asparagus help to clear the soil of root-knot nematodes attracted to tomatoes. ‘ What should not be planted near asparagus? There are two main crops to avoid growing alongside asparagus: Alliums. Alliums […]

Strawberries and asparagus are natural companions. Both are early spring crops that will begin to produce after your last frost date. They root on different levels to maximize the nutrient return in your garden. Both should be mulched to keep down weeds and to maximize yields. What can you not plant near asparagus? There are […]

2-8 weeks. Be patient: they can take 2-8 weeks to sprout depending on soil temperature. Transplant when seedlings are 10-12 weeks old and danger of frost has passed. How long does it take for an asparagus crown to grow? A month after planting, many slim spears likely will have emerged from each crown, with some […]

White asparagus differs to green in that it is sweeter but also has a slight bitterness that is mellowed through cooking. Its flavour is subtle and delicate which is best drawn out by gentle cooking methods such as steaming and low simmering. Is asparagus supposed to be bitter? The most common reason asparagus is bitter […]

Generally, asparagus has a subtle sweet-bitter taste combined with an earthy grass flavor. There are various kinds of asparagus. Each type has a slightly different flavor. Does asparagus taste different for some people? The proportions vary a little by culture and there is some variation within each group. Supertasting is not restricted to bitterness. Supertasters […]

Once the trenches are dug and the crowns are set out: Cover the crowns with compost and topsoil, burying the crowns 2 inches deep. Water in. As the season progresses and spears grow to be 2 to 3 inches tall, add 2 more inches of soil to the trench, being careful not to bury the […]

Flowers that coexist well with asparagus include marigolds, nasturtiums, and members of the Aster family. The most interesting combination of companion plants for asparagus that I have read about was asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, and horseradish. This sounds like the makings of a fabulous dinner. What should not be planted near asparagus? There are two main […]

Comfrey, strawberries, potatoes are questionable as companions. Aster family flowers [Asteraceae] which includes daisies, Marigold, Chrysanthemum, and sunflowers are good neighbors of Asparagus. What Cannot be planted near asparagus? Plants to Avoid Growing With Asparagus There are two main crops to avoid growing alongside asparagus: 1. Alliums. Alliums like leeks, garlic, and onion sharing the […]

Because asparagus is a perennial, you’ll need to designate a place in the vegetable garden or, even better, build a separate bed. Asparagus needs space. so plant the crowns 12 to 18 inches apart. They won’t spread out much the first couple of years, but once established they will quickly fill in. How much room […]

Some modern gardening methods recommend planting asparagus just 6 inches deep, but if you are going to companion plant with strawberries, plant your asparagus at least 12 inches deep, and plant your strawberries 4 to 6 inches deep. In this way, they will draw nutrients from different levels of the garden bed. Can I grow […]

Early crops such as beets, lettuce, and spinach can be planted between the asparagus rows in the spring. Then in the summer, plant a second crop of lettuce or spinach. The taller asparagus fronds will give these cool weather greens much needed shade from the sun. What is the best companion plant for asparagus? Here […]

Asparagus grows from an underground root system of fleshy storage roots attached to an underground stem called a rhizome and small feeder roots that absorb nutrients and water. The storage roots and rhizome of one-year-old asparagus grown from seed are called crowns. What type of root system does asparagus have? The root system of asparagus […]

‘Jersey Knight’ is one of the more vigorous types of asparagus; highly resistant to asparagus diseases such as crown rot, rust, and fusarium wilt. ‘Jersey Supreme’ is a newer, disease-resistant variety that produces spears earlier than ‘Giant’ or ‘Knight. ‘ ‘Supreme’ is an excellent choice for light, sandy soil. What is the best tasting variety […]

Mary Washington Asparagus The Mary Washington variety is one of the most popular types in America and has been for over one hundred years. It is an heirloom variety that produces crops for many years. It does best in zones 3 to 8. This asparagus prefers full or partial sun to get the best yield. […]

Asparagus is a hardy perennial; however early-emerging spears may be subject to late-spring frosts. Varieties, such as Jersey Giant and UC 157, which break dormancy early in the spring, may be more susceptible to frost damage than ones with a longer dormancy period, such as Guelph Millennium. Should you cover asparagus from frost? Articles→Plants→Edibles→Vegetables In […]