Learning how to grow asparagus is definitely worth the trouble as the delicious spears will provide a harvest for many years to come.
Grows 36-48 Inches Light cuttings in 2 years; Regular cuttings thereafter Adaptable to full sun or partial shade PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Grow Asparagus - Plant UC-157 F2 Asparagus Seeds UC 157 is the most widely planted fresh market asparagus variety in the world. Developed by Frank Takatori and Frank Southers at the University of California at Riverside in 1978, UC 157 is tolerant of Rust (Puccinia asparagi) and highly tolerant of Fusarium (Fusarium oxysporum). F2 is the second generation hybrid produced from the original UC 157, developed and released by University of California-Davis. This variety shows earliness in production, multi-spear initiation (3-5 at a time), uniformity in color & size, and heavier yields than other commercial varieties.
A guide to growing asparagus. Zones it grows in, how to plant it, plus a handy tip sheet. Yes it takes 2 years to harvest but it's worth it.
Please note: the pictures above show the established plant. You will receive a division of this plant (several stalks with foliage and roots fully intact) shipped without a pot and ready to be planted. The plant will be shipped via priority mail to ensure prompt and safe arrival. The asparagus fern is an easy-to-grow houseplant with lacy foliage that resembles something between a lightweight fern and the top of an asparagus - hence, its common name. It is also well suited for use in miniature/ fairy gardens. Mature size: 18" to 24" tall Soil Preference: Rich, evenly moist, well-drained Light Preference: Partial shade
High yields of thick asparagus spears are possible with these asparagus growing tips, including varieties to grow and how to plant & harvest.
This article is detailed for the care requirements of Asparagus Ferns, including top tips, common issues and how to stimulate healthier foliage!
Plant Profile
This drooping form of Asparagus fern (Emerald Feather), needs a haircut each spring. It's beginning to thin at the top and get rather bushy at the base. This is a great plant for a hanging basket or in a raised planter. I see so many different treatments of pruning for this plant, so I thought I would show you how I manage to keep its natural pendulous form. This room gets moderate light and because it lives happily on a raised plant stand, we still enjoy the long stems to nearly reach the floor. Wear GLOVES, please! Before beginning any pruning, please be aware: Asparagus fern plants have spiny thorn like barbs - especially on older woody growth. WEAR GLOVES when handling this plant. Or ouch! Can you see them? Tiny. Be careful! First, get a good look from all angles. Get your gloves on and peak beneath those long trusses of growth. With your gloves, pull back to reveal dead wood, browning stems and leaves that are dry and falling off. Comb with your gloves downwards to get rid of the dead bits. Be thorough. And don't worry, breaking a few stems in the process isn't going to hurt the plant. Prune out any yellowing stems or stems that are weak and not robust. You want to avoid cutting younger growth. One trick to recognize them from the old is their lack of thorny barbs. See, no gloves to prove a point. Another way is to see the colour variation. The older stems are thicker and darker green. I recommend cutting a third of the old stems back right from the base of the soil. Go back to the top of the pot. You'll see brown, woody stems that emerge from tuber nodules (lumpy bumps) at the soil level. Don't damage those bumps by pruning the woody stems. Just cut above. From the base, gently tease the stems you cut out from the mass of growth and doing this will help generate younger growth to emerge from the top. Next, figure how long you want to reduce its length. Grab all the stems and gather them into a pony tail. Cut right above your grasp. Don't stop there... The healthy stems remaining need a trim as well. First look for bud axils along each stem. Find really healthy robust joints and start to thin out. Select 1 in about 10 stems like this and give them a cut back. To show you better contrast, I've laid the cut stem on my jeans so you can see where to cut. Those buds just nestled in the joint of stems and leaves will become new stems. Cutting some of this lengthy growth in half will bulk up the centre of the plant, as well as force new growth to emerge from the soil. This is key, or you will always have a bulky base and thin top to your hanging plant. There, a little more even. No more puddling of stems on the floor. No more dead wood or browning leaves. Healthier all around. Try it yourself!
Asparagus intimidates some gardeners, but don’t let it scare you. You can succeed with those spears. Learn how to grow asparagus like a pro in this guide.
De Asparagus (ook bekend als aspergeplant) houdt van plekken in huis waar de zon nooit direct op schijnt, maar waar wel veel licht komt. Dit zijn de plekken met indirect licht. Het licht dat je planten bereikt, is in deze categorie altijd diffuus licht. In de natuur kun je dit vergelijken met plan
This is one of the hardiest houseplants around.
Asparagus intimidates some gardeners, but don’t let it scare you. You can succeed with those spears. Learn how to grow asparagus like a pro in this guide.
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Asparagus is a perennial that once established in the garden will produce for many years, it's also super easy to cook asparagus. Here is how to grow and cook asparagus.
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