Asparagus (Lilliaceae)
A springtime perennial vegetable, you should eat the spears when they first appear because they are most tender at that time. Wait to harvest any spears until the second year after the crowns have been planted.
| Growing Temperature: | daytime temperatures of 65–75°F and nighttime temperatures around 50–55°F |
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| Soil pH: | 6.5-7.5 |
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| Moisture: | well-drained soils. Allow the surface of the media to dry slightly between waterings. |
| Planting Level: | Plant asparagus crowns 6-8 inches deep in a trench, covering them with about 2 inches of soil initially. As the plants grow, gradually fill in the trench. |
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