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- Variety Info
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- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Asparagaceae
Native: Coastal regions of Europe, Asia, and northern Africa
Hardiness: Perennial
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Dimensions: 2'–3' wide per established crown and up to 4'–6' tall when not trimmed for harvest
Variety Info: 8"–10" green spears with purple-tinged tips.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: Not recommended.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 12 to 14 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed.
Sprouts in: 2 – 8 Weeks
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1/2"
Space Seeds: A group of 2 seeds every 12" – 18"
Row Spacing: 18" – 24"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" – 18"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Asparagus spears are at their peak when they are firm, straight, and 8"–10" tall with tightly closed tips. It is best to gauge harvest readiness for asparagus by width from ½–1” diameter. During the harvest season (beginning in the third year), cut or snap spears at ground level every 1–3 days for optimal quality and continuous production. Harvest only the largest spears early in the season, leaving smaller ones to grow into ferns, which help strengthen the crowns for future years. Stop harvesting after 6–8 weeks, allowing remaining spears to develop into full ferns to build energy reserves for next year. Any leftover spears should be allowed to mature fully, then cut back after frost or when foliage turns yellow-brown.
