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How To Grow AsparagusCultural Requirements: Asparagus is a hardy perennial, native to Western Europe, which is usually started from crowns but can also be grown from seed. It grows well in most areas of the country. Asparagus beds can remain productive for 10-20 years so be sure to plant them in a permanent location that contains rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Gopher traps, wire barriers and/or wire baskets should be utilized prior to planting. Planting Instructions: Dig a trench, 12"-15" deep with 4 feet between rows. Make a cone in the bottom of soil trench with quality compost and drape the roots of the asparagus over this mound. Space crowns 18" apart in the trench. The top of the crown should be planted 3"-5" below the soil surface. Fill in the trench with soil, covering the crowns 1" deep at first. As the plants grow and shoots emerge, begin covering the crowns with more soil until the trench becomes level with the soil surface. Keep the plants well watered and weeded to aid their growth. Ideally, you do not want to harvest many shoots in the first year, allowing most of the spears to set ferns and direct their energy back into becoming stronger plants. In the second year, you can begin regular harvesting of the Asparagus spears. Harvest season generally lasts about 8-12 weeks. Cut Asparagus 1-2 inches below the ground and at least 2 inches above the crown.
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