Perennial vegetable
Asparagus plant profile
Asparagus officinalis
A perennial vegetable for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Asparagus
Asparagus is a long-lived perennial planted once. Set dormant crowns into deep furrows in early spring; the bed establishes over a few years, with the first light harvest around year three (USU).
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Asparagus in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Planting depth
- 8 in
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 12 in apart, rows 48 in
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: asparagus beetle, asparagus aphid, viruses.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- How to Grow Asparagus in Your Garden
Utah State University Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-11.