Plant Details

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus, Garden asparagus

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General Information

Scientific name: Asparagus officinalis
Also known as: Asparagus, Garden asparagus

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 1.50 m
Width: 0.80 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Coffee, Stem
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Insecticide, Bee forage

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