John M

Asparagus can be harvested for about six to eight weeks each spring, but the exact length depends on the age of your patch and how you manage it.   Young crowns need patience, while established beds can keep producing spears for a solid two months.   If you’ve ever wondered how long asparagus can be … Read more

It takes about two to three years before asparagus can be harvested from seed, but if you plant crowns instead, you can start harvesting in just one to two years.   That’s the short answer to how long before asparagus can be harvested, and it’s the part most new growers wish they’d known before planting. … Read more

Roasting asparagus at 400°F (204°C) for 12 to 15 minutes is the sweet spot for tender, slightly crisp spears with golden-brown tips.   That quick answer works for thin spears, but if you’re working with thicker stalks, you’ll want a little more time or a slightly lower temperature.   The truth is, how long and … Read more

You can plant asparagus crowns as late as early summer, but the ideal window closes by mid-spring in most regions.   If you’re wondering how late you can plant asparagus crowns, the short answer is: the sooner the better, but you have some wiggle room depending on your climate.   Asparagus crowns are dormant root … Read more

You can pick asparagus as late as early summer, but the exact cut-off depends on how you planted it and how you manage the bed.   Once the spears start to thin out and fern out, the harvest window is closing fast.   In this post, we’ll look at how late you can pick asparagus, … Read more

Asparagus grows incredibly fast under the right conditions, sometimes shooting up several inches in a single day.   If you’ve ever wondered just how fast asparagus grows, you’re in for a treat because this is one of the most fascinating speedy vegetables in the garden.   On a warm spring day, asparagus spears can grow … Read more