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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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Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Spears rise from a crown planted about 12-18 inches apart; contributing to the garden's autumnal palette, image 99
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Cultivated for its tender shoots or "spears," it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — and well-drained soil.<br><br>For optimal growth; this spacing ensures that the extensive root system, image 61
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Asparagus officinalis, commonly known as Edible Asparagus, is a perennial flowering plant; achieving a, image 97
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Asparagus officinalis can be planted in a dedicated vegetable garden or integrated into ornamental, image 68
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — preferring full sunlight to partial shade; reaching a mature height of 4 to 5 feet with a spread of 2 to, image 60
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — white flowers in the garden
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — However, it is the young shoots, or 'spears', that are harvested as a vegetable during the spring, image 91
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — commonly known as Edible Asparagus; white flowers in the garden, image 103
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — white flowers in the garden; commonly known as Edible Asparagus
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Cultivated for its tender shoots or "spears," it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; department of, image 74
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — Space rows 3-6 feet apart to accommodate mature spread; allowing about 12 to 18 inches between plants, image 54
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, image 105
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — and well-drained soil.<br><br>For optimal growth; this spacing ensures that the extensive root system, image 85
Edible Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis) — vegetable for full or half or shade; it can also serve as an attractive seasonal screen
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