Plant: Asparagus
Planting Needs:
Asparagus takes approximately three years when started from seed to produce viable stalks. When first transplanted be sure to water well because asparagus has a very fragile root system. The HCCF asparagus plot is within the 1812 garden.
Pests and Pest Control:
None to date.
Harvest Techniques:
Harvest early in the spring cut of the stalks just above ground level when they are 9-12” tall. Each root- ball will continue to send up shoots, but at some point it is necessary to let the shoots go so that they will replenish the nutrients in the root-ball. They will grow up to be Christmas tree-like stalks approximately 3’ tall.