Asparagus Plants Roots/Crowns For Sale - Growing Asparagus Easy
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Asparagus Planting
Follow these quick steps and save yourself time
when planting your asparagus plants roots/crowns.
Planting Asparagus is Easy . . .
Planting Asparagus
Step 1:  Selecting A Location For Planting Your Asparagus
A.
Asparagus plants can live 15 - 20 years. So you will need a permanent out-of -the-way location in
your garden. For example, along a fence line.
B.
The area should receive at least 7 -  8 hours of sunlight a day.
The soil should be composted, humus and drain well.
C.
The soil should have a pH of around 7.0  Do a soil test. Soil test kits are available at Walmart and
garden shops. Or take a sample of your soil to your farm extension. The soil test will determine how
to amend  the soil. Usually a general fertilizer will replace what is missing.
D.
Break up the soil before planting asparagus.
Planting Asparagus . . . prepare the soil
Step 2:  Preparing Your Plot For Growing Asparagus Plants   (roots / crowns)
A.
Clear all weeds and debris. Remove all things that are not wanted.
Till the soil. Use a garden shovel or rotor tiller.
B.
Till down into the soil  about  1 1/2 feet. Turn the soil over and  bring the soil that is on the bottom
to the top. Break up large clogs of soil. Remove big rocks.
C.
D.
Preparing Your Asparagus Garden In The Fall For Spring Planting.
After the big clogs of soil are broken up and the soil starts to breakdown add compost. If you are
preparing your  asparagus garden in the fall for spring planting, then it is ok to use fresh     
compost.
Why? Fresh  compost is very high in nitrogen. The nitrogen will damage the roots if planted into  
fresh compost. However, if fresh compost is put down in the fall then the compost will have
plenty of time all winter to age. If  you are preparing your garden in the Spring then use "aged     
compost". And wait about 3 - 4 weeks before you plant.
Preparing Your Asparagus Garden In Early Spring. Till the soil as above and then till in  "aged
compost".  Even though you are using aged compost it is best to And wait about 3 weeks before
you plant your asparagus.
E.
F.
Also as the soil is being till and the compost worked in now would be a good time to add what ever
your soil may be missing. I like to add Ag lime so I just  mix that in with the compost.
G.
Cover the area with plastic or newspaper to keep the weeds out till it is time to plant.
The "Key" to a successful asparagus patch  is the "soil" Good humus, composted soil, sun , water,
plant food. It's that easy!!
H.
Planting Asparagus Make A Trench.
Re-till  the Soil.
Step 3:  Making The Asparagus Plant Trench
A.
After the clogs of soil have been broken up and  compost put down. Then it is time to make the
"asparagus trench".
B.
Make the trench just a few day before you plant or the day that you plant. Making the trench to
early will only cause it to fill back in.
1.  Dig down about 1 1/2 feet. Sounds like a lot of digging but really it  is simple and fast.   
2. Make the trench wide and deep. You will be able to adjust the size of the trench once you see
the size of the asparagus roots
C.
After the trench is dug mound up soil inside the trench.    
1. The idea is to mound up the soil and then place the asparagus root on top the mounded soil.
2. I like to throw in a hand full of Ag lime at this point.
Ag Lime can not hurt your garden plants. No matter  when applied. Ag lime makes acid soil more
neutral. And takes about 4 weeks before you will see a different in the soil.
Step 4:  Planting Asparagus Plants   (roots / crowns)             Fast . . .     Easy
Plant the asparagus plants/roots at least 12 - 18 inches apart. And the spacing between the row
can vary. The average space is 2 - 3 feet between rows.
A.  
Place the asparagus root on top of the mounded soil in the trench. Place the long tentacles
part in first and spread them out as much as possible. The pointed part  of the asparagus root
should be facing upward.
B.  
6 inches of soil  from the top of the
crown upward.
Crown . . . pointed part of the root
Long tentacle parts of the root.
When Is The Trench to Small ?
If the roots are jammed in the trench. If the root parts just lay on top of one another.
The tentacle parts of the root will touch but  the shouldn't be crammed in and spread out as much
as possible. Compacted roots grow slower.
C.
D.
Fill in the entire trench with asparagus roots. Spacing the roots 12 - 18 inches apart and 2 - 3 feet
between the rows. Finish one row at a time before you go to the next.  
Cover the entire asparagus root with soil and close the trench. If you are getting your asparagus
roots from the Asparagus Garden  the roots that you will receive will be very mature and it is not
necessary to leave the trench open and fill in a little at a time.
E.
F.
There should be approximately 6 inches of soil on top of the crown and upward once you have the
trench closed. Measure from the "crown " (pointed part) upward. Do not measure from the long
tentacle parts of the root upward.
G.
"Pat down" the soil after the trench is closed. Use the back of your garden shovel. Apply firm
pressure but do not stomp on it. The idea is to get the air pockets out of the soil.
Planting Asparagus Is Fast. . . .Easy...
Step 5:  Water and Give Lunch  To Your New Asparagus Plants.
Water the  your new asparagus patch. Give a nice generous drink of water.
A.
Remember Asparagus Plants like moist soil. If you are not sure if the soil is moist just dig down into  
the soil and be careful not to damage the root and you will see how after down the soil is moist.
This will guide you and in no time at all you will be able to tell when the asparagus plants need
water. Warmer climate Ca, AZ, NV, Al, Ga, La, Ms,  Fl,  water often as temps rise.
B.
Give two Cheeseburgers and some Fries, please. No I am just joking!! Asparagus Plants like to eat   
and have special treats so give           Asparagus Garden Tea -- Plant Food
C.