Asparagus Apr 2026

Asparagus is dioecious, with separate male and female plants. Male plants are generally preferred by growers because they live longer, emerge earlier, and don't expend energy producing the small, red (and toxic) berries found on female plants.

Asparagus is a hardy perennial, meaning it can produce harvestable spears for 15 to 30 years once a bed is established. asparagus

It typically takes about three seasons after planting for a crown to reach full maturity for a complete harvest. Asparagus is dioecious, with separate male and female plants