One of the big bonuses of growing asparagus is that this nutrient-dense vegetable is a perennial plant you can harvest from for many years. However, you do need a little patience, as it takes time to ...

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that can be enjoyed for many years. Plant asparagus crowns in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Don't harvest asparagus the first year, and limit harvesting ...

Done right, planting a bed of asparagus is a once-in-a-generation affair. Other than artichokes, capers and rhubarb, asparagus is the only perennial vegetable regularly featured in North American ...

Asparagus is a perennial that can live up to 15 years. It will require some patience and a long-term vision on your part. Prepare the bed in advance. When crowns are planted, they will need irrigation ...

One of the first vegetables to harvest in the spring is asparagus. Native to coastal regions of Europe and Asia, asparagus is a hardy perennial vegetable crop, drought and salt tolerant, and once ...

Asparagus isn’t the most common vegetable among home gardeners, and that’s likely because growing it is an exercise in patience. But three years of patience is a small price to pay for up to 20 years ...

Get your perennial vegetables in the ground and they'll come back year after year, saving your money at the supermarket. When you think about the expensive vegetables at the store, you know, the ...

Over the last week, I've had a couple small asparagus harvests. I always look forward to spring asparagus in my garden and a few wild sprouts in the fence rows. Although it is a little late to plant, ...

Do you love asparagus and wish you could go outside and pick your own? If you have a well-drained spot that gets at least six hours of direct sun each day, perhaps this is the year you can start your ...