AsparagusCommon 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.
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