Family members want to eat asparagus but think it's too expensive? Plant it once on the balcony and harvest continuously for 10 years

These days, many clever and handy people have turned their balconies into "small vegetable gardens," growing the vegetables and fruits they like to eat and enjoying the joy of a bountiful harvest. Huahua, of course, is no exception, and has planted all kinds of vegetables on the balcony, but only this one vegetable is Huahua's "favorite."

Asparagus can be said to be one of Huahua's favorite vegetables. It is not only crisp and delicious but also rich in nutrients. However, it is not particularly common in the north and tends to sell at a relatively high price, so many gardening friends, like Huahua, choose to grow this vegetable on their balconies. But it is really worth it, because this vegetable, asparagus, can be harvested for 10 years after just 1 planting.

There are many ways to grow asparagus. You can choose among three methods: sowing seeds, stem cuttings, and planting roots and rhizomes. Today Huahua will give a detailed introduction to the seed-sowing method. Asparagus seeds can be bought online or probably from regular markets. After getting the seeds, because the seed coat is relatively hard, you should first soak them in water to sprout them. This process needs to last 3 to 6 days, and once the seeds show small white sprouts, it is ready.

When sowing asparagus, try to choose a flower pot with greater depth, because its root system is relatively long. A sowing temperature of 23 to 26 degrees is more suitable. After sowing is completed, cover with a thin layer of soil, then apply a layer of fertilizer. After finishing, remember to place it in a warm and humid place, and in about 15 to 30 days small seedlings will appear.

When the seedlings grow to about 20 cm, they can be transplanted for planting. After transplanting, be sure to water thoroughly, as this is more conducive to the growth of asparagus. After that, when watering, you only need to keep the middle soil moist.

Asparagus likes to grow in a relatively humid environment, so when watering normally, be sure to wait until it is completely dry before watering, and when you water, water thoroughly. However, in the current high-temperature weather, try to ensure watering once each in the morning and evening. When the weather is colder in winter, you can reduce the amount of watering, but remember not to let a large amount of water seep down, to prevent root rot.

The harvest month for asparagus is around May, but Huahua suggests that it is best not to harvest in the first year of planting, as this will increase the subsequent yield of asparagus. When harvesting asparagus, use a small knife to cut the relatively tender part of the stem, leaving a little bit of the asparagus tip, to facilitate growth the following year.

I believe many gardening friends think asparagus and asparagus fern look very similar, so do not think you planted the wrong vegetable. Whether stir-fried over high heat or served cold, asparagus is a delicious dish on the dining table. Just think, you can harvest such crisp and refreshing vegetables right on your own balcony. Just thinking about it makes your mouth water. Friends who like eating asparagus should hurry up and give it a try.