Grow your own delicious asparagus at home with our Asparagus Crowns (Asparagus officinalis). Once established, asparagus is a fantastic long-term addition to the vegetable garden, producing fresh, tender spears each spring for many years.

Choose from Avalim, Boonlim, Erasmus, Gijnlim, Millennium, Pacific Purple, Tiemlim, Backlim or Mixed. With a selection of proven varieties available, there's an option for both new and experienced growers.

Plant your Asparagus officinalis crowns in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, free-draining soil. Asparagus takes a little patience while establishing, but it's well worth the wait once those first homegrown spears are ready to harvest.

Perfect for allotments, raised beds and dedicated asparagus beds, Asparagus Crowns are a rewarding choice for anyone looking to grow fresh vegetables at home year after year.

Plant genus Asparagus

Common Name Asparagus

Plant type Fruit Plants, Vegetable Plants

Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial

Hardiness Hardy

Soil acidity Alkaline

Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

Flower colour Green, Yellow

Leaf colour Green

Growth Rate Moderate

Edible Use Yes

Planting Companion Tomatoes, Basil, Marigold

Light Required Full Sun

Watering Water regularly while the plant is establishing, then allow the upper soil to dry slightly between waterings. Established Mediterranean herbs prefer free-draining conditions and generally need less water than leafy crops. Container-grown plants will still need checking frequently during warm, dry weather.

Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in sandy, enriched with organic matter where appropriate. Choose an open position with good airflow and enough space for the crop to mature without excessive competition. Protect tender crops from late frost and cold winds, and use greenhouse or sheltered growing conditions where the variety requires extra warmth.

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