Planting Asparagus Seeds All Seasons

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🌿Asparagus, also known as asparagus, bamboo shoots, asparagus, etc., is the bud of a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asparagaceae family, which can be eaten as a vegetable. The white one that is not unearthed is called white bamboo shoots, and the green one that is unearthed is called green bamboo shoots. Asparagus is a vegetable with high nutritional value and medicinal value. It is recognized internationally as the first of the top ten famous dishes and the “King of Vegetables”. Its nutritional elements are complete and balanced~

🌳With the arrival of spring, asparagus sprouts from the ground and stands like a beautiful girl. Asparagus is soft in texture, crispy in taste, and fragrant in flavor. During the season when fresh bamboo shoots are on the market, green asparagus is a nutritious and fresh side dish on the dinner table. It is crisp, tender and fragrant. It can be made into soup, stir-fried, boiled, stewed, fried or served cold.

🥗HOW TO EAT

Asparagus is crispy and nutritious! The tender stem part of asparagus is the main edible part. After picking, it can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried or served cold, and combined with other ingredients to create a variety of dishes. The tips of asparagus are delicate and tender, suitable for delicate cooking; the stems are tender and juicy, and can be used for stir-fries or soups.

HOW TO GROW

🌱Sowing: Soak asparagus seeds overnight to weaken the hard outer layer, then plant 1/4″ deep and 2″ apart in a temporary nursery bed. Keep the temperature at 70-80 degrees F, and germination should begin in 10-14 days. For direct sowing, plant the seeds after the last frost of spring. For greater garden benefits, plant your perennial asparagus and tomatoes in close proximity; these two greatly benefit each other.

🪴Growing: About 10-12 weeks after planting, transplant the seedlings outdoors. Digging a trench is not necessary; simply place the plants 12″ apart in rows 3-4′ apart. Sandy, well drained soil, and full sun are ideal. Keep the soil moist, and apply mulch to discourage weeds. Asparagus greatly benefits from regular additions of compost and other organic matter.

🧑‍🌾Harvesting: Perennial asparagus can be harvested in the second year, but healthier roots develop when serious harvesting begins in the third year. Spears may be harvested as soon as they appear in the spring until early summer; a height of 8″ is usually the optimum size. Rather than cutting the spears, bending them until they break gives you only the tender part of the spear. When the weather gets hot, it is best to let the spears fully develop with ferny tops to ensure a healthy crop the next year.

🌟Seed Saving: Though a well established plot of asparagus will last for 20 years or more, the seeds can be saved if necessary. The stalks should be allowed to reach their mature state, when they are tall and fern-like. When the berries of the female plant turn red, pick them and squeeze out the seeds into a container of water; carefully clean off any remaining pulp. Lay the asparagus seeds out to dry for several weeks before storing them. Keep them in a cool, dry place for up to three years.