Asparagus is a spring vegetable that is used as a side dish for main dishes, added to soups, pies, and salads. In this article, you will learn how to grow a rich crop of asparagus.
How to grow asparagus
Most gardeners do not grow asparagus from seeds, but from the root system.
The root plant is planted 5 inches deep, 12-18 inches apart.
Plant your asparagus in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
You can plant perennial asparagus in fall or early spring.
How to grow white asparagus
Such a vegetable has a more delicate and mild taste.
The vegetable gets its white color by growing in the dark.
To grow white asparagus, use a blanching box.
Assemble a 3 x 2 rectangle with 1 x 12 cedar planks. Secure the planks at the seams with countersunk screws.
For the top of the drawer, use two 1 x 12 boards - each 36 inches long.
Glue the seams between the boards so that no light enters.
How to harvest asparagus
Since asparagus first needs to get comfortable in the garden, don't harvest in the first season. So you prolong the growth of the vegetable for several years.
Cutting a vegetable in the first season can prevent the root system from developing to the end.
An adult plant grows very quickly and sometimes you need to cut the stems 2 times a day.
Cut the stems gently at a 45-degree angle with a knife.
