A Lifetime Growing Asparagus
We have been growing asparagus on our farm since the 1950s. Long before asparagus was commonly sold online, it was a dependable perennial crop that required patience, planning, and care. Over the years, our experience with asparagus has shaped how we grow, handle, and understand this plant.
For more than 20 years, we have sold asparagus roots online to gardeners and growers across the United States. Our focus has always been on garden asparagus as a long-lived crop that rewards careful planting and long-term stewardship.
What Is Asparagus?
Asparagus is a perennial vegetable grown for its spring spears. Unlike annual vegetables, asparagus establishes a permanent root system underground. When properly planted and cared for, asparagus plants return year after year and can remain productive for decades.
Most of the plant’s growth happens below the soil surface. The crown and roots store energy during the growing season, allowing asparagus to produce healthy spears each spring.
Asparagus as a Garden Crop
Garden asparagus is typically planted using crowns or mature roots rather than seed. This allows gardeners to establish productive beds more reliably and shorten the time to harvest.
Asparagus follows a predictable life cycle:
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Early years focused on root development
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Gradual increase in spear production
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Many years of consistent spring harvests
With proper care, asparagus beds can produce for 15 to 25 years or longer.
Our Approach to Asparagus Roots
Because asparagus is a long-term crop, the quality of the roots matters. Our experience growing asparagus over generations has taught us that strong roots and proper handling are essential for long-term success.
The asparagus roots we offer are selected with longevity in mind, not short-term appearance.
A Continuing Asparagus Tradition
Asparagus has remained central to our farm for decades. From early field plantings to modern online sales, the principles have stayed the same: respect the plant, respect the timeline, and grow asparagus the right way.
