Asparagus planting

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.

Learn how to grow strawberries and asparagus in the same plot and raise 1000 lbs of food from one planting, with simple upkeep to produce food for years.

Once you get asparagus going it will continue to provide for you every spring. Read on for more details on growing asparagus in your garden!

If you select the right asparagus companion plants, they can be beneficial in many ways! We cover what to plant and not plant nearby.

Picking the right companion plants can add diversity to your garden and also improve harvests or deter pests. Check out our list of 19 companion plants that match them perfectly.

How to Plant Asparagus ~ Planting asparagus in the garden can pay back for years to come, assuming you've taken the time to properly prepare the soil. A well planted asparagus bed can yield for 6 weeks each spring for 20 years or more. Here's how to plant asparagus from either crowns (bare root plants) or seeds.

Growing new types of edible plants is so exciting! Back in February, a small group of folks from our local Ypsi Growers Co-operative group placed plant orders together- it was nice to strategize how to split the orders together, and talk about what varieties we each would choose. We decided there was enough interest to place an order for asparagus from De Bruyn, potatoes from Seed Savers Exchange, and a variety of native fruit trees from Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District. I ordered…

Growing asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) requires patience but boy, is the payoff worth it. Although it takes up to three years to really get going, this perennial plant will produce a bountiful harvest year after year for up to 30 years.

Because of its longevity, having a dedicated asparagus raised bed is a great plan. We go over everything you need to know to start yours!

Learning how to grow asparagus is definitely worth the trouble as the delicious spears will provide a harvest for many years to come.