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Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
Also known as: garden asparagus
Long-lived perennial vegetable producing spears for 15-20+ years once established. Requires patience—first harvest in year 3.
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Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing12–18″
Row Spacing48–60″
Planting Depth6–8″
Height36–60″
Spread18–24″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
-4–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
730–1095 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–8
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–8
Plant crowns in trenches. Do not harvest first 2 years. Harvest 6-8 week window in spring once established.
Companion Plants
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