Prized for their edible stems, or spears, asparagus plants are one of the few vegetables that grow perennially, and they're harvested in spring—long before other crops have even sprouted.

If you like asparagus then you’ll save a lot of money by growing your own asparagus at home. This delicious vegetable has a short season and tends to be very expensive in the supermarket or farm ...

Don't harvest asparagus the first year, and limit harvesting the second year to allow the plants to become established. The overwhelming majority of vegetables which gardeners love to grow in ...

I have a nice crop of Jersey Giant asparagus plants that I planted three years ago. Last year they produced red berries that ...

Spring is when white asparagus shines in Germany. And these are the festivals where you can experience the pale spears at ...

Asparagus has long been considered the ultimate gourmet vegetable, thanks to its delicious taste and delicate texture. Follow our guide to growing your own supply of fresh seasonal spears and ...

Keeping these delicate plants happy can be pretty tricky. Here’s how to give your asparagus fern everything it needs to thrive. Asparagus ferns may be best known for their airy, delicate foliage ...

Think apple tree or blueberry bush. While there are very few vegetables which are perennial plants, asparagus is one which a gardener may wish to consider if they are a fan of the tasty green ...

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