Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
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Description
Asparagus is a flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus. Its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable.
Growing Details
Asparagus should be planted in early spring. It can be grown from seed or from crowns. Seed should be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant to the garden after the last frost or plant directly in may. Crowns should be planted in early spring.
Edible Parts
Leaves
Stem
Apical Bud
Tags
Attracts Wildlife
Bee Friendly
Visual Appeal
Winter Edible
Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Asparagus officinalis</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Europe, Western Asia
applicable geo region: Temperate zones
language used: english
Flowering:
beginning
of August for 30 days
Harvest:
beginning
of April for 60 days
Seed Start:
beginning
of September
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(5/5)
edible uses: Asparagus can be eaten both raw and cooked. It is used in many dishes, such as soups, stews and casseroles.
Medicinal Rating:
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medicinal uses:
health concerns:
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Botanical data
specie: Asparagus officinalis
common names:
family: Asparagaceae
sub family: Asparagoideae
tribe: Asparageae
sub tribe: None
genus: Asparagus
Growing Conditions
area needed: 0.8 m
spacing: 0.1 m
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20ยฐC / 18ยฐC / 35ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20ยฐC / -15ยฐC / 35ยฐC
water demands: Medium
humidity:
light demands: Medium
root type: Deep
frost tender: Low
hardness:
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first harvest: 2 years
life span: None years
succession:
growth rate: Slow
max height: 1.5 m
max width: 0.8 m
soil preference:
pH preference:
flower type:
Dioecious
growth details: Asparagus should be planted in early spring. It can be grown from seed or from crowns. Seed should be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant to the garden after the last frost or plant directly in may. Crowns should be planted in early spring.
Potential Disturbances: Asparagus experiences challenges from asparagus beetles, miners, rust fly, and common asparagus aphid.
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