asparagus growth

How Do You Know When Asparagus Is Ready To Pick?

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How Do You Know When Asparagus Is Ready To Pick? Check your plant every other day for harvest-ready spears. Spears grow quickly and may become too woody before you know it! Once an asparagus spear starts to open and have foliage, it’s too tough for eating. Harvest spears when they reach 8 to 10 inches

Can You Grow Asparagus In A Planter?

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Can You Grow Asparagus In A Planter? Can you grow asparagus in a planter? Fill the bottom 2 inches (5 cm.) of the pot with gravel. Then, fill the remainder with a mix of high quality potting soil and compost. Plant the asparagus crown into the container by following the package instructions, most often, planting