ASPARAGUS ‘ARGENTEUIL’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis
Quantity: 25 grams
- Heirloom variety known for its tender, succulent spears with a rich flavor.
- Produces high yields and is suitable for both home gardens and market production.
- Adapted to a variety of climates and soil types, thriving in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Perennial vegetable, offering a long-term harvest for several years.
- Best enjoyed fresh, steamed, or grilled, making it a culinary favorite.
- Can be grown in beds or rows, and requires patience, as it takes a couple of years to establish.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Perennial vegetable
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – May
- Subtropical: August – October
- Tropical: Not recommended
- Cool: February – April
- Arid: February – April
- Germination: 14 – 21 days
- Depth: 2 – 5 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or prepared rows
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7.5
- Spacing: 30 – 40 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to encourage healthy growth.
- Allow the ferns to grow after harvest to replenish nutrients in the soil.
Harvest:
2 – 3 years after sowing
Growing instructions (microgreens)
- Asparagus can be grown as microgreens, offering tender shoots with a delicate flavor.
- Sow seeds in a shallow tray with moist soil and water daily.
- Ready for harvest in 14 – 21 days for use in salads or as garnishes.
