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How to grow Asparagus plant growing and care: Mulch, sandy or light soil, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Crowns
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No, but easier
Difficulties or problems when growing: ?
Planting season: Winter (Crowns in hot area), Spring to summer for the plants
Pests and diseases: Asparagus plant beetle
Pruning season: All season
How to prune: In the end of the season
Size of the plant? 0.5-1 m, 20-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement: Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information Bloom season: Summer
General information about the flower White to yellowish flower that are in bell shape
Pollination is done by: Bees
Edible shoots Shoots harvest season: Spring / Summer
Shoots pests or diseases : Asparagus beetle
What can be done with big quantities of Asparagus plant shoots? Cooked, pickle, salad, eaten raw
Work requirements on the shoots: Harvest in the right moment to young itβs not good to eat to old fibrous
How long does it take to bear shoots? 3 years from seeds, from crown 1 season
Scientific name:
Asparagus officinalis VIDEO
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