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An asparagus fern can get quite big, often reaching 2 to 3 feet tall and wide indoors, though it can grow even larger outdoors in the right climate.   If you’ve ever wondered how big an asparagus fern gets, the answer really depends on where you grow it and how you care for it.   … Read more

Transplanting asparagus is best done during the plant’s dormant season, typically in early spring before new growth emerges or in late fall after the ferns have died back.   If you’ve been wondering how and when to transplant asparagus, the good news is that it’s a pretty forgiving process as long as you time it … Read more

You can plant asparagus roots in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, or in late fall after the plants have gone dormant.   If you’ve been wondering how and when to plant asparagus roots, the short answer is that timing and soil preparation matter more than almost anything else.   Asparagus roots, … Read more

You can plant asparagus crowns in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, usually around March or April depending on your growing zone.   Planting asparagus crowns at the right time gives them a strong start so they can settle in before the summer heat arrives.   If you’ve been wondering how … Read more

Growing asparagus is a long-term commitment that rewards you with decades of harvests if you plant it at the right time and in the right way.   The best time to plant asparagus is in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked and nighttime temperatures stay above freezing.   If you’ve been … Read more

White asparagus does need to be peeled, especially the thicker spears, because the outer skin is tough and fibrous.   Unlike green asparagus, white asparagus is grown underground and never sees sunlight, so its skin stays thick and woody.   If you’ve ever wondered whether white asparagus needs to be peeled, the short answer is … Read more