Green Asparagus UC800 Seeds

Asparagus is a long-term project for patient gardeners with a permanent sunny bed. Seedlings first grow fine, feathery ferns that build up an underground crown; spears are only harvested once the crown is strong.

1. Soak seeds for 24 hours, then sow 1.5–2 cm deep in deep pots or seedling bags.
2. After 3–4 months, plant into a raised, well-drained bed 30–45 cm apart.
3. Let all ferns grow freely in the first year; mulch and feed with compost.
4. From the 2nd–3rd year, cut spears 15–20 cm tall, always leaving some ferns standing to feed the crown.

Tip: waterlogging rots the crowns in our heavy rains — a raised bed with sandy, compost-rich soil makes the biggest difference.