How to Plant Asparagus in Raised Beds

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How to Plant Asparagus in Raised Beds

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Asparagus is a good plant to grow in your garden. Prepare you soil once, plant once, and you can enjoy a harvest every year for 20 years and more. Starting with rich, well-draining soil and planting one of many modern asparagus varieties, you can create a permanent home for this wonderful perennial vegetable. Gardener Scott shows every step to plant and start growing asparagus in a raised bed. (Video #145)
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@jackiebushner7369 4 жыл бұрын

This was the best video. Scott explains other ways of planting as well and boils it all down to a simple method. I had been really confused about how to plant. Thank you Scott.

@brock5925 3 жыл бұрын

Well my friend. I planted my two year old crowns in my 10’ x 2’ bed. 16 plants. 15 inch spaced. Built up the soil like you instructed. Put a layer of woodchips on top. Thank you for all your guidance.

@user-fu2em1rg2l 4 ай бұрын

the most sensible method we've seen!!!

@shanmacpherson1603 3 жыл бұрын

so glad to hear you mention biochar. after three years of using that in the garden, I'm blown away by the climb in fertility

@tinae8433 3 жыл бұрын

Do you use with all veg plantings?

@shanmacpherson1603 2 жыл бұрын

@@tinae8433 yes, usually composted with chicken manure. Been using the composted manure for maybe a decade, starting producing and adding biochar maybe five years ago. took about three years for the difference to show and then it was astonishing. a 34 lb kohlrabi?!? Holy, I could hardly pick it up.

@brian1185 2 жыл бұрын

Gardener Scott thank you for all the time, effort, and experience you put into your videos. You've saved me so much work over the past few years.

@eddieslittlestack7919 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott for this video. Today, (5/3/23) I planted asparagus for the first time. It was this video that I watched over the snowy winter (MN, zone 4) that gave me the confidence to plant Asparagus. Thank you!!

@walkawayrenee4290 4 ай бұрын

Hello. It's been almost a year since you planted your asparagus. Do you see anything growing at this point? It may be a bit early too. I am planting mine today so I am hoping to get it established. Hope you are are having good luck! Happy spring!

@storedaway 3 жыл бұрын

Getting ready to plant som asparagus, glad your channel showed up for it.

@RandomgardenJJ3167 Ай бұрын

Great advise ive done much the same and now the plants are nearly 5ft high in first 3months 😊

@agb6330 3 ай бұрын

Just getting ready to plant Sweet Purple with Jersey Knight in the same raised bed here in NE Pennsylvania. My first asparagus bed. Thank you very much for the information, feeling more confident. 👍

@tfxobrien 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see some pics of that asparagus bed today

@walkawayrenee4290 4 ай бұрын

Yes☺️

@brock5925 3 жыл бұрын

Just as you said the asparagus crowns I planted following directions in this video are starting to break through the mulch!!! Exciting.

@walkawayrenee4290 4 ай бұрын

How long before you noticed the first sign of growth? I will be planting today.

@dustyacres 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great info on planting asparagus. I planted from seed this year and really had a good germination rate. The information about the soil prep was what I have been looking for. Need to get to work on a raised bed.

@lyndabuchholz1216 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I had seen this before I planted my asparagus. I got some asparagus seeds and I hope they work for me.

@jeffcampbell479 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve planted some asparagus 2 years ago - got my 1st growth last year (3 stalks only) Being this is the 2nd year, I am hoping for more of them of course and eat some right from off my grill! mmm! 😋

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome. The last time I did that they didn't make it from the grill to the house. Too good!

@garyradford9381 3 жыл бұрын

@ Gardner Scott , Hi Gary from AZ , well plants are coming up like my cucumbers wait to the true leaves come out they did very good today I trans planted to a bigger pot do I do the same way set the bigger pots in a little water and still keep them under light with no kids I used your way for soil after seed stater mix I am keeping light about 3 " above plants , so the water in the tray will Wilkie up the water am I doing right so far. thank you Gary

@tracycrider7778 Жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott 💜💜

@ArizonaBorn1358 3 жыл бұрын

Just received my purple asparagus roots. I do plan on planting in a raised bed. Thank you for showing me the way.

@shaun3473 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this video I’m planning on planting asparagus in raised beds. You just earned yourself a subscriber

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Welcome to the channel.

@rogerrathbun444 5 ай бұрын

My old landlord.who has a one acre Asparagus patch that her Dad planted in the 50's . And it's still going strong. Every spring they burn it off and run a disc over it . Plus they spread horse manure on it every couple of years

@barbarabrackett1526 6 ай бұрын

I planted asparagus years ago with no good instructions. Had some really good ones but most were uneatable. Didn’t know about female vs male. Thank you so much for this very helpful video. I’m your new fan.

@amyhorrocks603 3 жыл бұрын

I just planted my 10 crowns in a raised bed of mushroom compost and perlite here in western PA, zone 6a. Dug a trench and then fanned out the roots over the little hill I made in the middle. Covered up the roots and wasn’t sure about the crown. Now I know! Tomorrow I’ll go out and get rid of the big mountain in the middle of my bed and add my mulch. Should have KNOWN to look here first 😃 Thank you!!

@gkalmancy 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Scott. This year I built a new 4x8 bwd exclusively for asparagus. Up until seeing your presentation here, I was not information rich with doing this even with a book. You’ve explained it clean and nice. Bless you

@rosemaryogilvie6842 Ай бұрын

Brilliant info. Thank you.

@OakKnobFarm 4 жыл бұрын

I keep checking my beds daily. I planted my asparagus 2 years ago, so they are established, and this is my first chance to harvest. No sprouts yet... but they'll be here in a week or two at most! I am so excited!!!

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you. It's worth the wait.

@Doitallgp 4 жыл бұрын

Did they pop up?

@OakKnobFarm 4 жыл бұрын

@@Doitallgp they did! 2 harvests so far, and more starting to pop up

@teresitatoledo6431 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for sharing how to plant asparagus

@vh2337 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, thank you. There are so many videos out there with different methods of planting but this one is the simplest.

@elchefreedom5063 3 жыл бұрын

Watched most your vids maybe twice and still looking forward to the third time 😍 love ya dude!

@jeannemurray1046 6 ай бұрын

Great updated info for 2024. Thanks so much.

@patrickwalsh2361 Жыл бұрын

This is the best asparagus bed video, Scott. I’m planting my Jersey knight hybrids from Raintree nursery and I’m going to make it a 3’ x 8’ bed, instead of a 2 1/2’ x 8’ bed - I think that will make a difference down the road and I won’t waste my time with successive covering of soil. Thanks again!

@Smokyforest 2 ай бұрын

Great informative video. Helped lots ! Thank you

@gfutube1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent show as usual. Very helpful for me in a raised bed here in Nova Scotia.

@katelewis6247 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear. Just getting ready to plant

@jonschmidt1545 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, I wish I saw this 5 years ago. Planted 12 plants and now down to just one under performing one.

@annierothman4420 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video and it was very informative. Be safe. Happy St Patrick's Day!

@kathyphilmurphy5517 4 жыл бұрын

All good information, Scott. When my husband and I retired five years ago, asparagus was the first plant we put in the garden. We waited three years to eat anything as that was recommended. Now we enjoy asparagus spears nice and fresh from the garden. We do not have any bug issues of any kind with this plant. What a joy.

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is a great plant!

@victoriao1828 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@escapefromny2012 3 жыл бұрын

This is great. The traditional advice on planting asparagus has always bothered me, seemed too complicated and, well, silly.

@eriklane4808 4 жыл бұрын

Thank! I’ve been thinking about adding an asparagus bed to my garden... maybe 2021 🤔

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Plenty of time to get your bed and soil ready.

@SherryEllesson 4 жыл бұрын

I'm doing a 12' x 3' raised (30" high) cedar bed for asparagus. I view it, as I do nut trees, as an exercise in delayed gratification, and don't plan on harvesting any for a good two if not three years. That said, some that I planted in the ground more than 15 years ago threw some seed that the birds obligingly picked up and planted along my property line. lol Mother Nature does have a sense of humor, doesn't she?

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

She certainly has a great sense of humor.

@christinewarner2673 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I saw this before planting. Thanks!

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@maggiedaniels9562 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for your excellent advice. I am trying asparagus this year, and this is the best advice I have found.

@shlomovenezia101 2 жыл бұрын

This is the way!!!

@user-vp7mp6zr8z 8 ай бұрын

Great videos Scott. Thanks!

@Glenfiddich101 2 жыл бұрын

Some very interesting tips there Scott on growing asparugus, thank you 👍 Greetings from Poland 😀👍

@danielfisch655 4 жыл бұрын

I've never tried growing asparagus but I will now, thanks for another informative, motivational and educational video.

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@Blonde111 3 жыл бұрын

I’m watching this while eating asparagus😀🌞

@heidiclark6612 4 жыл бұрын

I always wanted to plant an asparagus bed. Always thought it was harder than that.Thank You for showing me that I could do this.Where did you find such beautiful asparagus roots?

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are beautiful. I got them from FedCo in Maine.

@DarleneConyers 3 ай бұрын

Great information!!

@Kiwi403 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks from New Zealand! I enjoyed your video.

@katblyth8153 2 жыл бұрын

Just the advice I needed, thank you.

@atmako1 4 жыл бұрын

Just starting things here in VA....good timing....I've been wanting to start some asparagus for years....thanks

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

@r.msphonics7201 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS THANKS THANKS!!!!!!!! GOING TO DO THIS TOMORROW.

@elaineewart6640 5 ай бұрын

This is a very good video. Thank you

@tinae8433 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely appreciate your knowledge and having access with your channel. 😊 thank you

@christdriven8790 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome informative vid, thx. And hv been wanting to say thank you very much for your genuine enthusiastic attitude to want to help/teach others what you know. We feel your love of gardening, it is appreciated. I'm getting ready to move to Tennessee on a 5 acre property & can't wait to get my hands in some soil & try your methods. 👍😊

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@flyty2134 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel so many good tips sure do appreciate it thank you for your time making these videos God bless you and yours.

@conniegonzalez6068 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information I planted some and they didn’t did well, I will try it again with your method, thank you so much, stay healthy 🙏🏼👍🏼😷

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You too.

@Dianna-Hopkins 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the explanation on asparagus planting. I am almost ready to start planting as this is a must have....thanks again!

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@theoverworkedgardener5648 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for your live streams tomorrow

@_Krush 4 жыл бұрын

Good times to watch this ;)

@bearrivermama6414 4 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 really great info! My grandmother always had raised bed asparagus. Here in northern Minnesota our soil is just about pure clay so if you want to grow this tasty treat a raised bed is best. I've always been baffled by how the wild asparagus does it! It's every where and lives happily in our crummy soil 🤷🏻‍♀️ I'm planning on building a perennial garden in the near future on our new homestead and most plants will end up in raised beds.

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Enjoy it!

@gregorybrinson5307 Жыл бұрын

Great vedio, I'm planning on building a 4'x8' bed, how much soil, mulch ect will o need...is your beds made from treated wood?.... Thanks

@BurtSanders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks scott

@amagale83 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful - thank you!

@HAJST Жыл бұрын

Please make a video for how and when to harvest. Also when to stop and when to prune and prepare for winter. Would really appreciate your expertise

@GardenerScott Жыл бұрын

That's coming soon. I've been filming for two years since I planted to show the progress and this year will be the harvest.

@nursebrents 2 жыл бұрын

About to go on this journey. Thank you for your very informative video

@kmiller6002 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased a bag of 2 year old crowns, but it was too late to plant them this year, they're still in the original bag (unopened). Will they still be good to plant in the spring?. YES this video is saved in the Gardener Scott Play list 😁🤗

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

They may dry out and die before then unless you can store them in a cool, slightly humid area. It may be better to go ahead and plant them in fall after your first frost.

@kmiller6002 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott okay Great Thank You Gardener Scott

@cardstockcollector 6 ай бұрын

Thank You!

@dothraki7596 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@maryhelming2385 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video.

@shadyman6346 4 жыл бұрын

I’m sure my ground hog would love this...

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

I have wire under the bed to deter my gophers.

@shadyman6346 4 жыл бұрын

Gardener Scott My groundhogs come from above, digging everything up constantly. This is my fifth season as a gardener and I’m so tired of these things! We can’t kill them here, and if trapped, we can move them 100 yards! Useless...seeking solution. Do any plants deter them?

@Lynda5876 3 жыл бұрын

@Shady Man I would put wire on the top too (after you plant the asparagus).

@kevinferris4065 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thank you!

@revoxb8836 3 жыл бұрын

Just put mine in using this method. Much less work and I see no reason why I shouldn’t get the same results as a trench. Now just have to wait...and wait...

@PopleBackyardFarm 4 жыл бұрын

love asparagus worth the grow :) - Ruthie

@paulfear8339 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this method it's so much easier than the 'traditional 'ones and makes perfect sense. Can anyone tell me were the bell is though?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Beneath the video on the right is the "Subscribe" button. When you subscribe you can select how you will be notified by selecting the "bell" buttons. If you are already subscribed, you'll see the bell next to the "Subscribed" notification in the same location.

@theoverworkedgardener5648 4 жыл бұрын

I will have to grow this again have not in years. Nice video 👍

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@threegoodeyes7400 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever transplanted asparagus grown from seed indoors? I started mine in pots and I see teeny tiny spears shooting up and I want to put them in a raised bed soon. Any tips? This is all new to me. (Growing Asparagus/starting things from seed)

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have. Transplant just like any other seedling. You can plant them a little deeper than the level in the pot. Consider how big they'll get when you space them.

@brunobertrand9805 2 жыл бұрын

It will take like 5 years to get asparagus from seeds, you are better off buying 1 or 2 [edit] years old asparagus roots they are like at most 2x the price of the already cheap strawberry plants.

@stephenshoemaker5554 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I've been gardening for many years and just this year trying asparagus.....I've learned to like eating it. Years ago I starting mulching with a couple layers of newspaper covered by a couple inches of straw. Keeps the weeds at bay and the soil moist. At first I just used straw but that resulted in growing a lot of wheat. My question is, do you think the asparagus spears will penetrate a couple layers of wet newspaper and straw? Thanks for the nice videos.

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

It should easily penetrate straw and wet newspaper probably stop it. You may need to tear the newspaper if you see mounds develop where they are trying to grow.

@eleanorlamont7375 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!!!!

@GeauxGrow 4 жыл бұрын

Very timely video. I ordered Jersey asparagus and they have shipped. So excited. Thanks!

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you. Enjoy it!

@kmiller6002 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH

@Mary-had-a-lil-farm 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This, as usual, is great info. I just bought asparagus to start a new bed. I was feeling like I wanted them in a raised bed, but not too high. Thanks Gardner Scott. When should we put them in the ground? Now if only you had an artichoke video, 😉. That is the other perennial bed I am starting. Some make it sound complicated lol.

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Put them in the ground as soon as you can after getting the roots. I still need to develop an artichoke bed. That video is going to be awhile. 🙂

@Erica-yr3gf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you💕🙏🏻👍🌍🌿🐝🌺💕

@lillianjohnson6342 2 жыл бұрын

I am planning to plan an asparagus bed this year. What is a good size for a family of 5 that could eat asparagus every day? Thanks

@GardenerScott 2 жыл бұрын

A general guideline is 5-10 plants per person, more if you eat a lot of asparagus.

@helenamucha2517 3 жыл бұрын

Super thank you😁

@KelliMakingMoves 6 ай бұрын

Mike, can you plant the roots like this in the spring? I have new garden beds and first time gardener here! Growing a full bed of asparagus.

@Claymoreinurface 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I’m planting asparagus as soon as it gets here. I heard you shouldn’t harvest it’s first year but wait until the next year. Is that true?

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

It's better to wait a couple years to harvest. The third year is when I start.

@billszymborski584 3 ай бұрын

Nice video, thank you for making it! I planted my crowns 25 days ago. Today I see a crown pushing up to the surface. They were covered with at least 3 inches of soil. Do you know what is happening? My soil is very rich in mulch/composted manure and is soft and light.

@GardenerScott 3 ай бұрын

They are growing. It is normal for crowns to push through the soil as they grow.

@patzwahl8341 3 жыл бұрын

Please Please Please do a follow up video. EVERY ONE does a how to plant Asparagus video but NO ONE does a How to care for your new asparagus plant for the next two years. I've heard don't trim it and let it grow. That is the stage mine is in now. What a mess. Will you please do a series of how to care for you asparagus for the next two years to obtain optimal plant health and yield ??? Please Please Please !!!!!

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely. I have two follow-up videos planned. One later this year on how to grow asparagus that will discuss growing, mulching, fertilizing, and cleanup. And one in a year or two to discuss harvesting and continuing care.

@MissFarrish 4 жыл бұрын

So if I get two year old dormant plants like you planted in this video, I will get a harvest in another two years? I just want to understand, this is new to me and seeing your video it looks much easier than I thought, I just wonder the timeframe until harvest. Thanks for all of your great videos, I’m learning so much from them! I appreciate you! 😃

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's basically the way it works. In that first year (in two years) only a few of the spears should be harvested. It's really at least three years before a substantial harvest should be made. Thanks.

@8arb1e 4 жыл бұрын

Many of your raised beds are higher (2 2x10 boards high). Can you elaborate further on why you only went one board high for the asparagus? Is it because that is sufficient depth, makes it easier to replace the boards on this perennial bed when they rot, and/or other reasons? Thank you for all the excellent videos! I’m just getting started with a new garden, and your videos are tremendously helpful!

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

The main reason for my high beds is so I can work in them while sitting on the edge to ease strain on my back. The asparagus bed needs almost no attention other than watering and occasional weeding so I don't need the height. The soil depth is fine and I did consider future replacement of the boards, but that was secondary.

@diego_villena 4 ай бұрын

Hey Scott thanks for another informative and entertaining video. Curious about the soil blend you use and the trenching under the bed. We have good, rich soil here in coastal SC. Could I get away with not trenching, and building on top of our native soil? My bed design at present would be a 12” bed, with about 4 inches of hugelkultur on the bottom encased in fill dirt, then a 50/50 blend of screened topsoil and organic compost with the other amendments like biochar and peat like you’ve done. Would I go wrong here?

@roccoconte2960 4 жыл бұрын

I tried some years ago with some success , dont get to many spears per running foot, and desease can be a problem , what is the best ph level for them? I understand that is important with asparagus. Good video Scott , look forward to more, thank you.

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. A neutral to slightly alkaline soil is best.

@richard9827 Жыл бұрын

What are good companion plants for these beds? I heard that strawberries work well as their roots are at a different level. Thoughts? Thank you for your ongoing great advice. Cheers Richard

@GardenerScott Жыл бұрын

Shallow-rooted plants like strawberries can work, but annuals like lettuce and other greens may be better. New asparagus shoots will spread into new areas of the bed in spring and I don't won't semi-perennial roots and crowns from strawberries to interfere with them.

@angelamanalisay1559 4 ай бұрын

This is the best video I’ve found about planting asparagus crowns. I’m about to attempt this in our Texas heat. I’m going to plant in a raised cedar bed. Do I need to put plastic or cardboard board at the bottom or just start layering the organic material on top of wood. Also do you think I need to have a soaker hose installed inside of the raised bed or can I just water with water hose. It’s pretty hard to keep anything alive here after June!

@GardenerScott 4 ай бұрын

I don't recommend anything under the bed, especially plastic. The roots should have full access to the soil underneath unless it's contaminated. I hand water with a hose, but a soaker hose can make it easy.

@matts2813 3 ай бұрын

I have 1/4in hardware cloth under my bed to keep out voles, and soil underneath that. Do you think the roots will go through it?

@GardenerScott 3 ай бұрын

@@matts2813 Smaller roots can. Bigger roots will shift horizontally.

@matts2813 3 ай бұрын

@GardenerScott do you think it will cause a problem? The bed is 4x8 x 1ft deep with the mesh on the very bottom

@GardenerScott 3 ай бұрын

@@matts2813 It shouldn't be a big concern. I have mesh under my bed and the asparagus is growing fine.

@Choralenthusiast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very informative, no-nonsense video! I just built a 4 x 8 foot raised garden for asparagus in my NC garden and I'm going to fill it today. Where did you buy these beautiful crowns? Not much luck finding good quality crowns locally so far.

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I got some Jersey Knight from Stark Bros. seeds online.

@Choralenthusiast 3 жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott Great, thank you for your reply! I'll check them out.

@poetmaggie1 2 жыл бұрын

When we let it finally go to seed we can replant the seeds. Asparagus will continue to sprout.

@kateystine2383 11 ай бұрын

Hi Scott, I loved your video as it was very clear and explained everything. I’m a first time gardener, in zone 8a, and have raised beds like you. Our beds are filled with very good soil we purchased, had tested by the extension office, and then put in all of our beds. The only thing we had to add was a little nitrogen before we planted. I decided I wanted to grow asparagus so I did two things, first, bought 3 root balls (either one or two years old) and second, I bought a packet of seeds. I planted the roots down the middle 18” apart, exactly the way you just described in your video, and then took the seeds and planted them on each side. Everything came up and I have had beautiful ferns all spring and summer long. My problem lies in that I planted the seeds too close together (probably 8-12” apart). Can I replant some of the first year seed plants to make them further apart? If so, how exactly? The second question I have is that the dirt in my bed settled and I now have about 4-6” down from the top of my 12” bed. When the winter hits and the ferns die off, can I add more soil to the top of the bed? Thank you in advance for your help! M.K.S.

@GardenerScott 11 ай бұрын

You can replant the roots. The best time to do that is when the plants are dormant, typically in very early spring. You can also add soil on top. I add amended soil on top in early spring too.

@kateystine2383 11 ай бұрын

@@GardenerScott Thank you!

@ytsoc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your very informative video Scott. I'm wondering if there might be any other companion plants that you could plant in the same box that would share the space? Flowers? Herbs? Thanks again.

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

You can add other plants like herbs around the edges, but I prefer to leave the central growing area to just asparagus.

@connorham7389 Жыл бұрын

Hey Gardener Scott! I've read that asparagus and tomatoes are perfect companion plants, and so as I look to plant my first raised bed this spring, I'm thinking about doing a square foot garden with asparagus and tomato plants in the same bed. Have you ever tried this? Any thoughts on that strategy or tips for companion planting generally?

@GardenerScott Жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of that combination. Both asparagus and tomatoes can have deep roots and they can interfere with each other. Asparagus is a perennial plant that can live more than 20 years and needs space to spread. Tomatoes are annuals for most of us and need to be replanted each year. Tomatoes need more water and nutrition than asparagus. I think matching the water, nutrient, space, harvest time, and life cycle of companion plants should be the focus.

@connorham7389 Жыл бұрын

@@GardenerScott Thanks!

@lynnpeck3298 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative I would like to know how many Jersey Supreme asparagus plants come in the bag??Thank you for your wisdom.

@GardenerScott 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on the seller, but it's often 20-25.

@kindnessabounds Жыл бұрын

Gardener Scott - what would be the expected harvest per root? One asparagus per root ball?

@GardenerScott Жыл бұрын

At the three-year point when you can begin harvesting, it is about 3-5 spears per root. That increases each year as the plant gets stronger and the roots spread.

@mrobinson517 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Exactly what I was looking for as a resource for planting my asparagus this year in my new raised bed. I do have a question: I notice your chicken wire lining the bottom of your raised bed. Do you mind to share the reason for this?

@GardenerScott 4 жыл бұрын

I have gophers and the wire helps keep them out of the beds.