Interested in Growing Asparagus?

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, meaning it will come back year after year on it's own. Once you have an established asparagus patch, relatively little effort is required to maintain the plants. Most asparagus plants have a 10 year life expectancy.

Asparagus plants are either male or female. The male plants are more desirable because they produce many
more smaller stalks. The female asparagus
plants produce much fewer and larger stalks.

Asparagus is a very healthy vegetable that has several good properties. It has a high folic acid content, which has been shown to prevent birth defects. Some studies suggest that adding asparagus to your diet may lower cholesterol levels. Asparagus also contains antioxidants that are known to help prevent cancer. Additionally, some studies suggest that eating asparagus increases the success rate
of chemotherapy. Please visit www.living-healthy-cancer-free.com for great advice on healthy living and preventing and fighting cancer.

Asparagus plants are usually grown in a traditional garden. They are generally not grown in containers.

Asparagus plants require a loose and airy soil to be grown successfully. They need to be planted relatively deep to establish a successful and expansive root system. Asparagus will tolerate partial shade, however the more sun the plants get, the higher the yields will be.

Click on the following links to learn about planting, fertilizing, harvesting and cooking asparagus.

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Click here for information about different varieties of asparagus

Click here for asparagus recipe ideas

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