Asparagus

Common Name: Asparagus

Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 21 (600)

Sun: full sun

Water: keep soil slightly moist during germination

Soil: prefers a rich, well-drained, sandy soil.

Temperature: 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 12 to 16 inch spacing in rows about 12 to 18 inches apart

Germination Time: 10 to 15 days

With asparagus, it is recommended to soak the seeds overnight prior to sowing. Harvest typically begins in the third year following sowing. Asparagus makes a good companion plant with tomatoes as they repel each other's common pests. Asparagus beds require thorough weeding both before and after planting.

Asparagus