About Asparagus
You came here to learn about how to grow asparagus from seed, but first, lets talk a little bit about this amazing super green. This super vegetable is packed with vitamins and minerals. At 40 calories per cup, this no fat, no cholesterol, vegetable is a great source of vitamins A, B6 and C. This power house vegetable has a great source of iron, potassium, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine. The growing cycle of a good plant can produce 30-50 years of spears off one plant. This plant thrives best in well drained loam, soil rich in phosphorus, and good compost.
How To Grow Asparagus
Begin the germination process in the fall, when the outside temperatures range between 70-80 F. Prepare the seeds by soaking in water for 48 hours. Remove them from the soak, and into the soil where you are going to germinate them, and allow them to sit undisturbed for about 3 weeks. Once they have sprouts, transplant them in rows 3-4 inches apart. The first year, let the plant grow, flower, and bush. Do not pluck the first spears that season. Let the first season run a full cycle, this will make for better harvests the following years.
You could also buy root crowns and skip the germination process.
My first time growing asparagus from seed was not that successful. The weather was too hot, and soil did not drain very well. My second time and there after I was able to grow perfect beautiful little trees for consumption. Use these tips and tricks to help you with your asparagus journey.
I hope this will help you on your journey on how to grow asparagus from seed. Wether you choose to start from seed or buy a head already started, the process is fun and will produce the best asparagus you will ever taste. Have fun, and enjoy growing and eating healthy.