Asparagus is a herbaceous perennial that may be productive for up to 20 years. It is cultivated for its delicious young shoots or spears that push through the ground in spring and are normally eaten cooked. It grows best at 16-24 Celsius degrees (61-75 F) in regions with cool winters.

To provide the best growing conditions you have to choose an open site but to avoid exposed situations and frost pockets. Asparagus will grow in almost any fertile soil, with good drainage. Prepare the site by removing any weeds and dig it over working in manure or compost. If your soil is too pour you should try to grow asparagus in raised beds.

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