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ASPARAGUS (Asparagus officinalis) | 100% VCF Plant Nutrients |
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Growing Asparagus Plants |
The nutrition information on this page is specific to a portion size of 100 grams. All information is sourced from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nutrition information for raw, green, fresh Asparagus contain the following nutrients. |
| Calcium | 2% | 24(mg) | Carbohydrates | 1% | 3.88g | Copper | 9% | 0.189(mg) | Fiber | 8% | 2.1g | Folate | 13% | 52(mcg) |
| Iron | 12% | 2.14(mg) | Magnesium | 4% | 14(mg) | Manganese | 8% | 0.158(mg) | Niacin | 5% | 0.978(mg) | Pantothenic acid | 2% | 0.274(mg) |
| Phosphorus | 5% | 52(mg) | Potassium | 6% | 202(mg) | Protein | 4% | 2.20g | Thiamin | 10% | 0:143(mg) | Vitamin A | 15% | 756(mg) |
| Vitamin B-6 | 5% | 0.09(mg) | Vitamin C | 9% | 5.6(mg) | Vitamin E | 4% | 1.13(mg) | Vitamin K | 52% | 41.6(mg) | Zinc | 4% | 0.54(mg) |
Asparagus, or garden asparagus, folk name sparrow grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus. Its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable. It was once classified in the lily family, like the related Allium species, onions and garlic.They're particularly high in Folate, iron, thiamin, vitamin K. |
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How Much Space Does Asparagus Plants Need? Because asparagus is a perennial, you'll need to pick an out-of-the-way spot in the vegetable garden without competing plants. Asparagus also needs space. Plant them 12 to 18 inches apart. They won't spread out much the first couple of years, but once established they will quickly fill in. |
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What Type Soil Does Asparagus Like? Asparagus grows best in well-drained soils with a pH between 6.5 to 7.0 and does not tolerate extremely acidic soils. It can grow in heavy, medium, or sandy soils, as long as the soils be well-drained and do not exhibit pooling water after rains. |
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Planting Instructions The site for the asparagus nursery should be level and have sandy soil. Plant seed in spring, about one inch deep, spaced two to three inches apart, within rows that are a foot apart. Seeds can take three weeks to germinate. |
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Nutrients Normal- Asparagus can be fertilized in early spring before the spears emerge. An application of 1 to 1.5 pounds of an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, per 100 square feet should be adequate. Asparagus can also be fe Vegan- For best results if growing in small to medium size containers, be sure to incorporated before planting our Callemo Powder to help support the plants Calcium and Magnesium needs. Then our VeGrow Quick Start to get the root system started and then use our VeGrow Supreme Plus once a week for the duration of the plants life cycle. |
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What can I plant next to Asparagus? Plant with asters, basil, cilantro, dill, cilantro, marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, sage, and thyme. Asparagus repels nematodes that attack tomatoes, and tomatoes repel asparagus beetles. |
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Harvest Time To harvest asparagus, simply cut the spears with a sharp knife or scissors at ground level. Stop harvesting spears when the diameter of the spears decreases to the size of a pencil. After harvest, fertilize your asparagus in early summer. |
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