Asparagus belongs to the lily family. Asparagus is the magical vegetable of spring which is elegant yet simple vegetable that adds a touch of class to any menu. It is hardly possible to grow Asparagus from asparagus seeds. The gardener needs to purchase a the root of the asparagus and it should not look bendy but upright and fresh. Asparagus prefers rich organic soil, enriched with rotted leaves or compost.

Initially bed is being prepared on a sunny site to grow Asparagus (depending on how many plants to be planted). Trenches around 6 inches are to be dug and the crowns are to be placed into at a distance of a foot from one another. Once the crowns are planted double digging is needed to remove all weeds. Soiling should be done all over the first growing season awaiting the trench to be level. In the first season, covering of soil throughout will help the plant’s growth, in about two weeks. Water is to be added once in a week and no asparagus shoot is to be cut in the 1st year this allows the plant and the leaves to grow, get yellow & die. This produces the root’s food. During the months of wintry weather, it is required to prune the foliage. In the 2nd year, stalks need a sparing cut. Fertilizing, watering and waiting patiently encourage the growth. The delightful third year gives a fruitful result. A full-grown plant propels up to 15 to 20 spears.

The discontinuity is weather based. Basically 6-8 weeks is an average growing period. Shoots in definite numbers from every plant, need to give time to make a complete growth. It is an infection Asparagus Rust, formerly frequent, but now, they are sold are corrosion resistant. The principal enemy is the Asparagus Beetles can be prevented by picking them off and burning of the leaves that are dead in the winter months.