Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with our premium selection of asparagus seeds. Each packet contains over 150 high-quality seeds, offering a bountiful start to your very own perennial vegetable patch. Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a beloved garden staple known for its tender, flavorful spears and long-lasting productivity. These particular seeds are heirloom and non-GMO, ensuring you’re planting a natural and authentic variety that has been cherished for generations. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, these seeds will transform your autumn garden into a source of fresh, homegrown produce.

Growing asparagus from seed allows you to establish a robust and healthy asparagus bed that can yield delicious harvests for 15-20 years. The vibrant green spears emerge in spring, offering a taste of early season freshness that’s hard to beat. Our asparagus seeds are selected for their vigor and adaptability, making them suitable for a wide range of growing conditions across the USA. Prepare to enjoy a sustainable source of this gourmet vegetable right from your backyard.

Key Benefits

Our asparagus seeds provide numerous advantages for any home gardener looking to cultivate this sought-after perennial:

• Long-Term Productivity: Once established, asparagus plants can produce fresh spears for 15-20 years, offering a continuous supply of delicious vegetables with minimal replanting. This makes them an incredibly cost-effective and sustainable choice for your garden.
• Heirloom Quality: These are heirloom asparagus seeds, meaning they are open-pollinated varieties passed down through generations. This ensures genetic stability and preserves the authentic taste and characteristics that gardeners have come to love.
• Non-GMO Assurance: We provide only non-GMO asparagus seeds, giving you peace of mind that you are planting natural, unaltered produce in your garden. This is a crucial benefit for those prioritizing natural and healthy food sources.
• Rich in Nutrients: Asparagus is a highly nutritious vegetable, packed with vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as folate, iron, copper, and protein. Growing your own ensures you have access to fresh, nutrient-dense food.
• Easy to Grow: While requiring patience to establish, asparagus is relatively easy to care for once planted. It’s a low-maintenance perennial that largely takes care of itself, making it perfect for busy gardeners.
• Culinary Versatility: Fresh asparagus spears can be enjoyed in countless ways – roasted, steamed, grilled, or added to salads and stir-fries. Its distinct flavor elevates any meal, offering a gourmet touch to your home cooking.
• Garden Beauty: Beyond its edible spears, mature asparagus plants develop into attractive, fern-like foliage that adds texture and height to your garden throughout the summer and fall.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Growing asparagus from seed is a rewarding process that requires a little patience but yields years of delicious harvests. Asparagus thrives in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Choose a site that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Before planting, prepare the soil by incorporating plenty of organic matter like compost or aged manure to improve fertility and drainage. Asparagus prefers a soil pH between 6.5 and 7.0.

Sow the asparagus seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Plant seeds about 1/2 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C) for optimal germination, which can take 2-8 weeks. Once seedlings are 4-6 inches tall and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off before transplanting them outdoors. Dig a trench about 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide, mounding some soil in the center. Place seedlings 12-18 inches apart on the mounds, spreading their roots out, and then cover with soil. Gradually fill the trench as the plants grow.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Asparagus needs consistent moisture to establish strong root systems. Fertilize annually in early spring with a balanced organic fertilizer. In the first year, do not harvest any spears; allow the plants to grow and establish. In the second year, you can harvest lightly for 2-3 weeks. By the third year and beyond, you can enjoy a full harvest for 6-8 weeks. Protect plants in colder climates during winter by mulching with straw or leaves after the foliage has died back. These perennial vegetable seeds will reward your efforts for many seasons.

Size & Details

This offering includes a generous packet containing over 150+ Asparagus Seeds, ensuring you have ample supply to start a substantial asparagus bed. Asparagus plants typically grow 3-5 feet tall with a spread of 1-3 feet once mature, forming attractive fern-like foliage after the harvest season. These are seeds, not live plants, and will need to be germinated and grown. The seeds are intended for outdoor cultivation, becoming a perennial feature in your garden. Expect to begin light harvesting in the second year after planting, with full production commencing in the third year. The seeds are harvested from robust, healthy plants, guaranteeing a high germination rate and strong, vigorous growth for your non-GMO asparagus.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How many asparagus seeds are included? A: Each packet contains over 150+ Asparagus Seeds, providing a generous quantity to start your garden or expand an existing bed. This allows for a good success rate and a substantial planting.
• Q: Are these seeds suitable for all climates? A: Asparagus is a hardy perennial and can be grown in most USDA zones, typically 3-8. It tolerates a range of climates, but specific care may vary based on your local conditions.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Asparagus is an outdoor perennial vegetable. While seeds can be started indoors, the mature plants thrive in an outdoor garden environment, producing spears year after year.
• Q: How much sunlight do these asparagus seeds need to grow healthy plants? A: Asparagus plants require full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, for optimal growth and spear production.
• Q: Is growing asparagus from seed difficult for beginners? A: Growing asparagus from seed requires patience, especially in the first year as plants establish. However, the process itself is straightforward and considered easy for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Q: What condition will the seeds arrive in? A: The asparagus seeds will arrive in a protective packet, ensuring their viability and readiness for planting. They are carefully packaged to maintain quality.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these perennial vegetable seeds? A: It’s best to start these perennial vegetable seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before your last spring frost. Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in spring.
• Q: How long until I can harvest asparagus spears? A: You should not harvest any spears in the first year. Light harvesting can begin in the second year for 2-3 weeks, with a full harvest of 6-8 weeks from the third year onwards.
• Q: Can I save seeds from my non-GMO asparagus plants? A: Yes, as these are heirloom asparagus seeds and non-GMO, you can save seeds from your mature plants to replant in future seasons, preserving the genetic line.
• Q: What type of soil is best for asparagus? A: Asparagus prefers well-draining, rich, sandy loam soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.0. Amending heavy clay soils with organic matter is recommended.