Tips for Growing Asparagus

Are you ready to harvest your own delicious asparagus? Growing asparagus is easy and rewarding when you know the right tips and tricks. Here’s how to get the most out of your asparagus patch! 

The first step in growing asparagus is finding a sunny spot for your asparagus patch. Asparagus likes lots of direct sunlight, so choose a place that gets at least six hours per day. Make sure to till the soil well and add plenty of organic material like compost or aged manure. Once planted, fertilize your asparagus every two weeks throughout the growing season with an organic fertilizer. 

To ensure healthy growth, make sure to keep weeds away from your asparagus plants. Hand-weeding is often the best method because it ensures you won't disturb the roots too much. If weeds become unmanageable, use a light layer of mulch to keep them at bay and protect your soil. 

Watering is key for keeping your asparagus plants happy and productive. Be sure to water consistently during dry spells - around one inch per week is usually sufficient for adult plants. Additionally, deep watering once per month can help stimulate root growth for bigger harvests in future years. 

Finally, don’t be afraid to harvest from your asparagus patch! The trick is knowing when - pick spears when they are six to eight inches tall before they start to flower and become woody. Keep in mind that over-harvesting can weaken new growth in the following years, so only take what you need for meals and freeze any extra for later use. 

Follow these simple steps and you’ll soon be enjoying tasty, fresh asparagus all season long!