Growing Asparagus From Seed

Asparagus is often started from one-year crowns however you can plant asparagus from seed too.

Growing asparagus from seed. Two weeks later add another inch or. Sow one seed per propagation cell or small paper pot in a good-quality seed raising mix. Gardeners used to dig trenches 18 inches deep but todays new and improved varieties.

Planting asparagus seeds is a simple process and it doesnt matter whether youve saved your own seed or purchased a package of asparagus seed. In my cold Vermont climate the last frost happens the first week of June. An economical way to grow Asparagus is by seed or with seedlings.

Good soil moisture is important at planting for good root and fern growth. Start the seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. About three months before the last frost soak your asparagus seeds for three to four days and plant them into containers.

It takes at least three years for the seed to reach crown size. Take care to sow the asparagus seeds. Asparagus is usually grown from crowns but can also be grown from seed these plants take one year longer before you can start cropping three years as opposed to two years grown from crowns.

When growing asparagus from seeds its critical to start early since germination takes up to three weeks. This means that mature ferns wont shade other crops. We planted Argenteuil a French heirloom variety.

Plant asparagus seeds or crowns with asters basil cilantro dill cilantro marigolds nasturtiums oregano parsley peppers sage and thyme. How deep to plant them depends on how well the garden soil drains. Crowns grow vertically and horizontally.