Asparagus Green

Asparagus officinalis

A popular and easy to grow vegetable. Takes a year or two from planting to start cropping but once started it will give great results.

Growing Tips: Likes moist well drained soil in a range of light conditions.

Position: Part to Full Sun

Height: 50cm Width: 45cm

Lifespan: Perennial

Use: Good source of dietary fibre and protein. Sweet flavour that works well with traditional root vegetables or lightly cooked with standard salad vegetables like cherry tomatoes. Partners well with Garlic, Dill, smoked salmon, mushrooms, ham and other strong flavored meats.

Harvest: Pick the spring shoots when they are 20cm long. Should get 3 months cropping for the next 20 years.