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Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus is the earliest vegetable harvested fresh from the garden each spring. A productive bed of asparagus can last 15 years or longer so choose your location carefully before planting. Asparagus likes sun and loose well drained soil that is rich in organic material. Enrich the soil with rotted leaves, compost or manure. Plant asparagus in rows 4 to 6 feet apart. Plant 12 inches deep and 12-14 inches apart. Water weekly if it doesn't rain and don't cut away any asparagus shoots the first year. Allow the foliage to grow, yellow and die on its own. The second year cut sparingly only those stalks as big as your finger.
Full Sun
Plant in rows 3' Apart
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