How to Grow Asparagus? A Detailed Explanation of Methods and Key Technical Points

Asparagus is a green vegetable that grows in winter. When we go to the vegetable market, we can often see asparagus. Asparagus is very delicious when stir-fried and is deeply loved by people. Moreover, in rural areas, many households grow asparagus in their own vegetable gardens. Asparagus also grows on mountains, and sometimes you can see some wild asparagus on the mountains. As soon as asparagus appears, it means spring has arrived. So how do you grow asparagus? Below, let me explain how to grow asparagus!

I. Planting Preparation

1. First, observe whether asparagus can grow well in the place where you live. If the local soil can freeze directly in winter, it means this is not feasible. Although asparagus is cold-resistant by nature, it is very troublesome to grow in places that are very humid in summer and relatively mild in winter.

2. Asparagus can be grown from seeds or from crowns. Growing asparagus takes three years before it produces a harvest, so asparagus is a plant with a very long growth cycle. After germination, it still needs to grow for two years before its roots can penetrate into the soil. If you start from crowns, you can go directly to the rooting stage, and planting two years earlier is enough.

3. The germination rate of asparagus seeds is not high, so it is very difficult for us to estimate the survival rate and harvest rate at the beginning. However, after its seeds grow out, they can survive longer than crowns and can grow more tender spears, so that more tender spears can be produced.

4. Choose a planting site. We need to choose a place where asparagus can be grown for a long time, because asparagus can continuously produce tender spears for 25 years, so the planting site must be able to exist for the long term, so as to ensure its growth time. The growing site must have sufficient sunlight so that it can grow better.

II. Growing from Seed

1. After sowing, wait until seedlings emerge. Once the seedlings grow to 30 cm tall, they can be planted into the seedbed. Then dig a 7.5 cm hole, which is more conducive to their development.

2. When transplanting to the seedbed, the seedbed must be prepared first. First, weed the seedbed to ensure there are no residual roots, then apply fertilizer, and then dig trenches with a depth of about 30 cm. If many rows are planted, the spacing must be doubled or more.

3. Plant the crowns into the trenches, cover the crowns and roots with soil, water the soil after planting, and then fill the soil back. When asparagus begins to grow, add soil over the crowns, continuing for two to three weeks, until the soil is added to the same height as the trench.

4. Finally, there is pest and disease prevention. Asparagus is easily affected by some beetles. Asparagus beetles mainly bite the tender spears of fern plants and lay eggs on them. Once discovered, measures must be taken to drive them away or eliminate them.

The above are the methods for growing asparagus. This vegetable, asparagus, needs to be planted in advance. Its growth cycle is very long, and it takes several years to mature and be harvested. It is not recommended to grow it for profit, as its cycle is too long. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Net!