Asparagus Variety Bareroot Pack for Fall Planting
Grow your own delicious asparagus with this diverse Asparagus Bareroot Pack! This collection includes 25 plants featuring a mix of popular varieties: Purple Pacific, Purple Passion, Jersey Giant, and Mary Washington. Enjoy a range of flavors and textures in your homegrown harvest. These plants are shipped dormant and bare root, ready for fall planting to establish a strong root system for abundant spring harvests.
Benefits of Growing Your Own Asparagus:
- Fresh, Flavorful Harvest: Enjoy the taste of freshly picked asparagus, far superior to store-bought options.
- Variety of Flavors: The mix of varieties provides a range of flavors, from the sweetness of Purple Passion to the classic taste of Jersey Giant.
- Long-Term Investment: Asparagus plants can produce for 15-20 years with proper care.
- Healthy and Nutritious: Asparagus is a low-calorie vegetable packed with vitamins and minerals.
- Beautiful Garden Addition: The feathery foliage of asparagus adds an attractive element to your garden.
Purple asparagus offers a unique sweetness, making it a prized ingredient. High-density plantings of the Purple Pacific variety lead to the best harvest yields. Jersey Knight and Mary Washington will provide huge crops of tender spears perfect for eating fresh, cooking, or salads. These varieties are cold-hardy and heat-tolerant, ensuring reliable harvests for years to come. Space plants 12-18 inches apart for optimal growth.
We guarantee your satisfaction. If you have any questions upon arrival, please contact us immediately. We’re here to support you throughout your growing journey. All plants are inspected before shipping to ensure the highest quality. Please be aware that shipping to areas with extreme temperatures is at the buyer’s risk. Contact us with any concerns before placing your order.
This Asparagus Bareroot pack is a great choice for gardeners of all skill levels. With minimal care, you can enjoy fresh asparagus for many years to come. Plant this fall and enjoy the fruits—or rather, the spears!—of your labor next spring.
Frequently Asked Questions About Growing Asparagus
- How long does it take for asparagus plants to produce spears after planting? Typically, it takes about 3 years for asparagus plants to mature and produce a substantial harvest.
- What is the ideal spacing between asparagus plants when planting? We recommend spacing asparagus plants 12 to 18 inches apart within the row, and rows should be about 4 feet apart.
- What is the best type of soil for growing asparagus? Asparagus grows best in well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.5 and 7.5. Adding compost or well-rotted manure can improve soil fertility and drainage.
- How much sunlight do asparagus plants need? Asparagus plants need at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day for optimal growth and spear production.
- How do I care for asparagus plants in the winter? In colder climates, it’s beneficial to mulch around the asparagus plants in the fall to protect the crowns from freezing temperatures. Remove the mulch in the spring as the weather warms up.
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