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Asparagus Planting
Follow these quick steps and save yourself time
when planting your asparagus plants roots/crowns.
when planting your asparagus plants roots/crowns.
Planting Asparagus is Easy . . .
Step 1: Selecting A Location For Planting Your Asparagus
A.
Asparagus plants can live 15 - 20 years. So you will need a
permanent out-of -the-way location in your garden. For example,
along a fence line.
permanent out-of -the-way location in your garden. For example,
along a fence line.
B.
The area should receive at least 7 - 8 hours of sunlight a day.
Asparagus like humus, age compost , sandy soil that has garden lime
and that drains well.
and that drains well.
C.
The soil should have a pH of around 7.0 Do a soil test. Soil test kits
are available at Walmart and
garden shops. Or take a sample of your soil to your farm extension.
The soil test will determine how
to amend the soil.
are available at Walmart and
garden shops. Or take a sample of your soil to your farm extension.
The soil test will determine how
to amend the soil.
D.
Break up the soil before
planting asparagus.
planting asparagus.
Planting Asparagus .
. . Prepare the soil
. . Prepare the soil
Step 2: Preparing Your Plot For Growing Asparagus Plants
(Roots / Crowns)
(Roots / Crowns)
A.
Remove all weeds and all debris.
Till the soil. Use a garden shovel or rotor tiller.
B.
Till down into the soil about 18 - 24 inches. Turn the soil over and bring the
soil that is on the bottom to the top. Break up large clogs of soil. Remove big rocks.
soil that is on the bottom to the top. Break up large clogs of soil. Remove big rocks.
C.
D.
Preparing Your Asparagus Garden In The Fall For Spring Planting.
After the big clogs of soil are broken up add compost, sand and garden lime. If you
are preparing your asparagus garden in the fall for spring planting, then it is OK to use fresh
compost.
Why? Fresh compost is very high in nitrogen. The nitrogen will damage the roots if planted into
fresh compost. However, if fresh compost is put down in the fall then the compost will have
plenty of time during the winter to age. If you are preparing your garden in the Spring then use
"aged compost".
are preparing your asparagus garden in the fall for spring planting, then it is OK to use fresh
compost.
Why? Fresh compost is very high in nitrogen. The nitrogen will damage the roots if planted into
fresh compost. However, if fresh compost is put down in the fall then the compost will have
plenty of time during the winter to age. If you are preparing your garden in the Spring then use
"aged compost".
E.
F.
Cover the area with plastic or newspaper to keep the weeds out till it is time to plant.
The "Key" to a successful asparagus patch is the "soil" Good humus, composted sandy soil, sun ,
water, plant food. It's that easy!!
water, plant food. It's that easy!!
Planting Asparagus Make A Trench.
Re-till the Soil.
Step 3: Making The Asparagus Plant Trench
A.
After the clogs of soil have been broken up and compost put down.
Then it is time to make the
"asparagus trench".
Then it is time to make the
"asparagus trench".
B.
Make the trench just a few day before you plant or the day that you plant.
Making the trench to
early will only cause it to fill back in.
Making the trench to
early will only cause it to fill back in.
1. Dig down about 10 inches. Sounds like a lot of digging but really it is
simple and fast.
simple and fast.
2. Make the trench wide and deep. You will be able to adjust the size of the trench
once you see the size of the asparagus roots
once you see the size of the asparagus roots
C.
After the trench is dug mound up soil inside the trench.
1. The idea is to mound up the soil and then place the asparagus root on top the mounded soil.
2. I like to throw in a hand full of Ag lime at this point.
Ag Lime can not hurt your garden plants. No matter when applied. Ag lime makes acid soil more
neutral. And takes about 4 weeks before you will see a different in the soil.
neutral. And takes about 4 weeks before you will see a different in the soil.
Step 4: Planting Asparagus Plants (roots / crowns) Fast . . . Easy
Plant the asparagus plants/roots at least 8 - 10 inches apart. Th
spacing between the rows can vary. The average space is 2 feet
between rows.
spacing between the rows can vary. The average space is 2 feet
between rows.
A.
Place the asparagus root on top of the mounded soil in the trench.
Place the long tentacles
part in first and spread them out as much as possible. The pointed
part of the asparagus root is the crown and should be facing upward.
Place the long tentacles
part in first and spread them out as much as possible. The pointed
part of the asparagus root is the crown and should be facing upward.
B.
6 inches of soil from the top of the
crown upward.
crown upward.
Crown . . . pointed part of the root
Long tentacle parts of the root.
When Is The Trench to Small ?
If the roots are jammed in the trench. If the root parts just lay on top
of one another.
The tentacle parts of the root will touch but the shouldn't be
crammed in the trench. Try to spread the long parts of the root out
as best you can. Compacted roots grow slower.
If the roots are jammed in the trench. If the root parts just lay on top
of one another.
The tentacle parts of the root will touch but the shouldn't be
crammed in the trench. Try to spread the long parts of the root out
as best you can. Compacted roots grow slower.
C.
D.
Fill in the entire trench with asparagus roots. Spacing the roots 8
- 10 inches apart and 2 feet between the rows. Finish one row at
a time before you go to the next.
- 10 inches apart and 2 feet between the rows. Finish one row at
a time before you go to the next.
Cover the entire asparagus root with soil and close the trench. If
you are getting your asparagus
roots from the Asparagus Garden the roots that you will receive
will be very mature and it is not
necessary to leave the trench open and fill the trench a little at a
time. If you should get a rain and the trench is only partially filled
in the trench will fill up with water and the roots will rot. So close
the trench entirely.
you are getting your asparagus
roots from the Asparagus Garden the roots that you will receive
will be very mature and it is not
necessary to leave the trench open and fill the trench a little at a
time. If you should get a rain and the trench is only partially filled
in the trench will fill up with water and the roots will rot. So close
the trench entirely.
E.
F.
There should be approximately 6 inches of soil on top of the
crown once you have the trench closed. Measure from the
"crown " (pointed part) upward. Do not measure from the long
tentacle parts of the root upward.
crown once you have the trench closed. Measure from the
"crown " (pointed part) upward. Do not measure from the long
tentacle parts of the root upward.
G.
"Pat down" the soil after the trench is closed. The idea is to get
the air pockets out of the soil.
the air pockets out of the soil.
Planting Asparagus Is Fast. . . .Easy...
Step 5: Water and Give Lunch To Your New Asparagus Plants.
Water your new asparagus patch. Give a nice generous drink of water.
A.
Remember Asparagus Plants like moist soil. Do not over water. Asparagus would rather be dry than
too wet. Moderate watering. Moist soil is the key.
too wet. Moderate watering. Moist soil is the key.
B.
Give two Cheeseburgers and some Fries, please. No I am just joking!! Asparagus Plants like to eat
and have special treats so give Asparagus Garden Tea -- Plant Food
Asparagus Garden Tea will fit right in your shipping box with no additional shipping cost. Put 3-4
tablespoon in a gallon jug of water and then put the jug in the sun for 3 hours. Give as often as
you like. The Asparagus Garden Tea is all natural made here at our Asparagus Farm.
and have special treats so give Asparagus Garden Tea -- Plant Food
Asparagus Garden Tea will fit right in your shipping box with no additional shipping cost. Put 3-4
tablespoon in a gallon jug of water and then put the jug in the sun for 3 hours. Give as often as
you like. The Asparagus Garden Tea is all natural made here at our Asparagus Farm.
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