Asparagus Apr 2026

The plant grows from an underground root system known as a "crown".

It typically takes about three seasons after planting for a crown to reach full maturity for a complete harvest. asparagus

Asparagus is a hardy perennial, meaning it can produce harvestable spears for 15 to 30 years once a bed is established. The plant grows from an underground root system

Asparagus is dioecious, with separate male and female plants. Male plants are generally preferred by growers because they live longer, emerge earlier, and don't expend energy producing the small, red (and toxic) berries found on female plants. asparagus