The first step in any garden project is planning. Asparagus likes to spread out, though 1 year old crowns may look small about 12" in diameter, they will be 36+" in diameter by the time they are three years old. Asparagus crowns do best planted in rows. They certainly can be field grown but if you are planting for a family or for yourself and your spouse or just a single person, I find the best home is raised beds. Raised beds are easy to maintain, control weeds, feed and harvest. In the following posts we will present the following:
I. Varieties of asparagus, hybrid verses heirloom
II. Make a plan, how many plants, how much yield, how long are you willing to wait?
III. Choosing and preparing the planting site. Soil preparation and what Gus likes to live in.
IV. Planting the crowns.
V. Care after first planting, Spring and Fall care of Gus.
VI. Harvesting time line.
VII. Expanding your crop.
VIII. Gus, a gardeners best friend.
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