Growing Asparagus

Seed
Planting time:	SP
Seeds per ounce:	875-1200
Ounces per square foot:	0.003
Minimum legal germination rate:	70%
Seed spacing (inches):	12
Germination type:	Long Germination
Notes:
Asparagus is a permanent activity, because it's a perennial vegetable crop. The young spears are picked in the spring. Wait two years before harvesting your spears on newly planted roots (three years with seed). This gives your plants a chance to get established and strong.

Planting
In garden spacing (inches):	12
In flat spacing (inches):	Broadcast
Planting depth:	8"
Maxiumum number of plants per square foot:	2
Nutrient relationship:	Heavy Feeder

Harvest
Days to maturity:	Seeds 4yrs Roots 1 yr
Harvesting period (days):	56
Minimum yields in pounds /square foot:	8

Cultural
Diseases:	Fusarium Wilt - Protect by buying resistant varieties.
Insect pests:(Insect Pest Finder)	Asparagus Beetle

Varieties
'Mary Washington' - commonly found variety. Bred for rust resistance.
'Jersey Giant' - rust and fusarium wilt resistant and yields early.
'Brock Imperial' - offers high yields.
'Princeville' - does well in warmer climates.
'Purple Passion' - sweet purple variety.

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