| Scientific Name | Asparagus officinalis |
| Growing Days | 3 years! |
| Varieties We Grow | Martha Washington |
| Growing Notes | Asparagus is one of the earliest vegetables to emerge in the spring. It takes about three years before you can start to harvest the spears. Keep the weeds under control or you might lose the plants. |
| Battle of the Bugs | The pests haven’t really bothered our asparagus yet, but the weeds are terrible to keep under control. |
| Fun Fact | Asparagus is a perennial plant and might live 20-30 years! |
| Don’t Waste It! | Steamed, roasted, grilled…yum! |
