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Edible Asparagus

Asparagus Officinalis

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Overview

Asparagus officinalis, commonly known as Edible Asparagus, is a perennial flowering plant. Cultivated for its tender shoots or "spears," it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Spears rise from a crown planted about 12-18 inches apart, achieving a height of 4-5 feet with fern-like foliage. Harvest spans April-June. Zones 4-9 suit its growth, requiring minimal care post-establishment. Space rows 3-6 feet apart to accommodate mature spread.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–11Type VegetableClimate Subtropical
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8; cultivated for its tender shoots or, image 59

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vegetable
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Photos (132)

Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — achieving a height of 4-5 feet with fern-like foliage; asparagus officinalis, commonly known as Edible, image 100
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — This spacing ensures that the extensive root system has enough room to develop; and well-drained, image 112
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — white flowers in the garden; commonly known as Edible Asparagus, image 70
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — is a perennial flowering plant species valued both for its culinary and ornamental virtues; zones 4-9 suit its
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Regular watering and a balanced fertilizer promote healthy growth; asparagus officinalis can be planted in a
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — plant crowns at a depth of approximately 6 to 8 inches below the soil surface; vegetable with white, image 86
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — feathery greenery to any landscape design; however, it is the young shoots, or 'spears', that are, image 58
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Spears rise from a crown planted about 12-18 inches apart; contributing to the garden's autumnal palette
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — This spacing ensures that the extensive root system has enough room to develop; and well-drained soil.<br><br>For
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — It can also serve as an attractive seasonal screen; vegetable for full or half or shade, image 93
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — This spacing ensures that the extensive root system has enough room to develop; and well-drained, image 88
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — plant crowns at a depth of approximately 6 to 8 inches below the soil surface; vegetable with white blooms
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Space rows 3-6 feet apart to accommodate mature spread; allowing about 12 to 18 inches between plants, image 102
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — achieving a height of 4-5 feet with fern-like foliage
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — is a perennial flowering plant species valued both for its culinary and ornamental virtues
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Asparagus officinalis, commonly known as Edible Asparagus, is a perennial flowering plant; achieving a, image 73
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — This spacing ensures that the extensive root system has enough room to develop
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — However, it is the young shoots, or 'spears', that are harvested as a vegetable during the spring, image 67
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Space rows 3-6 feet apart to accommodate mature spread; allowing about 12 to 18 inches between plants, image 78
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Regular watering and a balanced fertilizer promote healthy growth; asparagus officinalis can be planted, image 65
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Reaching a mature height of 4 to 5 feet with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; preferring full sunlight to partial shade
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Zones 4-9 suit its growth, requiring minimal care post-establishment; is a perennial flowering plant species valued
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — plant crowns at a depth of approximately 6 to 8 inches below the soil surface; vegetable with white, image 62
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — contributing to the garden's autumnal palette; spears rise from a crown planted about 12-18 inches apart
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