Asparagus officinalis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Asparagus officinalis
Also known as:
Asparagus, Garden asparagus
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Vegetable
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.50 m
Width:
0.80 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
2-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Coffee, Trunk
Coffee, Trunk
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Insecticide, Bee plant
Insecticide, Bee plant
Description
Young asparagus shoots can be eaten both raw and cooked. Asparagus is considered a delicacy and is highly valued in culinary circles for its refined flavor. The shoots are harvested in the spring and are usually boiled or steamed to be used as a vegetable. The best shoots are produced by male plants. Make sure not to harvest the plant too much, as this can affect the flavor the following year. Asparagus shoots are a good source of proteins and dietary fibers. The seeds of the plant can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/04
End of Harvest:
24/06
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
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Alnus glutinosa European Alder |
Peach enhances the growth of asparagus by attracting pollinators, which help with fruit set. |
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Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat |
Buckwheat improves soil fertility and suppresses weeds around asparagus. |
|
Valeriana officinalis Garden valerian |
Valerian helps repel pests and enhances the growth of asparagus. |
|
Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary |
Bistort is beneficial as a ground cover, preventing weeds and retaining moisture. |
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Lathyrus sylvestris Flat pea, Wood pea |
Wild pea supports asparagus by fixing nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Blackberry provides shade and protection to young asparagus plants. |
|
Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke |
Sunchoke acts as a living mulch, suppressing weeds and conserving moisture. |
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Malva sylvestris Mallow, High mallow, French Hollyhock, Common Mallow, Tree Mallow, Tall Mallow |
Mallow attracts beneficial insects while providing ground cover. |
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Sugar maple provides dappled shade that can benefit asparagus during hot weather. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Hazelnut helps create a microclimate that protects asparagus from extreme weather. |