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Yes, you can transplant wild asparagus, and it’s actually a rewarding project if you do it right.   Wild asparagus grows in ditches, along fence lines, and in sandy fields across many regions, and many gardeners wonder if they can dig it up and move it to their own patch.   The short answer is … Read more

Yes, you can transplant established asparagus, but it takes patience and proper timing to pull it off successfully.   Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that can live for 20 years or more in the same spot, so moving an established crown is a big deal for the plant.   If you’ve been asking yourself “can … Read more

Yes, you can transplant asparagus seedlings, and doing it correctly is one of the best ways to establish a productive asparagus bed that will reward you for decades.   If you’ve been wondering whether those delicate-looking seedlings can survive being moved from one spot to another, the answer is a confident yes.   Asparagus seedlings … Read more

Yes, you can transplant asparagus plants, and it’s actually a pretty common practice among gardeners who want to move their crowns to a better spot or share them with friends.   Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that comes back year after year, so transplanting it is a bit different from moving your typical annual veggies. … Read more

Yes, you can transplant asparagus in the summer, but it comes with a few extra challenges you’ll want to prepare for.   Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that normally gets transplanted in early spring while it’s still dormant.   Summer transplanting works, but the heat and active growth mean the plants need more care to … Read more

Yes, you can transplant asparagus in the spring, and it’s actually one of the best times to do it.   Spring gives asparagus crowns the perfect balance of cool soil and warming temperatures, which helps them settle in before the heat of summer arrives.   If you’ve been wondering whether transplanting asparagus in the spring … Read more