Farm Facts: Asparagus

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Freshen up your diet with a spring favorite, asparagus! This veggie is packed with nutrition. Enjoy these fun facts and helpful tips for planting and selecting a superior bunch of asparagus.

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Asparagus on wood table

Photo credit: Jeffrey S. Otto

  • Asparagus is a cold-hardy plant, so it can withstand cooler spring temperatures.
  • Asparagus emerges once the soil temperature reaches 50 degrees.
  • Plant asparagus in late winter or early spring, usually February or March. It’s recommended to hold off on harvesting the first year (or two) and allow the spears to develop their fern-like foliage in the first growing season. This allows the plant to accumulate carbohydrate reserves, which makes for a good comeback in future years.
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