Asparagus is not as frost resistant as some vegetables, and can suffer damage if temperatures dip below 30℉ (-1℃). It is essential to understand how to protect your asparagus from frost, as a sudden cold snap can quickly lead to its demise. A quick and easy way to offer asparagus suitable protection is to add …
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Growing asparagus in a raised bed requires a location that receives at least 8 hours of full sun each day. Once you’ve chosen a location, construct a raised bed in whatever size you desire—asparagus plants only need 2 square feet each so they can be grown in small spaces. Fill your raised bed with a …
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Asparagus needs full sun to grow to its fullest potential. So, in order to get the highest yield, try to plant your asparagus in an area where it will receive approximately 8 hours of full sun on a daily basis. It will tolerate part shade, but prefers sandy, loam soil, as opposed to moist or …
Asparagus plants need 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week while developing. Once asparagus plants are mature, 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week will suffice. You can deliver 1 inch of water in 15 minutes of watering with a soaker hose. A good rule of thumb is that green asparagus needs 2 …
Asparagus roots grow to an astonishing size of 5–6 feet (1.5–1.8 meters) in diameter and 10–15 feet (3–4.5 meters) deep. These plants, sometimes mistakenly called asparagus ferns, are also highly invasive. For this reason, it’s sometimes pejoratively referred to as a perennial weed. Asparagus seedlings need to be handled carefully to limit future asparagus production. …
In order to kill weeds in asparagus beds, apply salt or a weed killer in spring or fall, when asparagus is dormant. To prevent new weeds from sprouting, use a pre-emergent herbicide, such as Preen or Corn Gluten Meal in spring. Top the soil in your asparagus bed with 3–4 inches of mulch to keep …
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