Mary Washington· Asparagus
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Jan 16th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jan 16th |
| Harvest Begins | Jan 16th |
| Harvest Ends | Dec 19th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 50°F
and nights stay above 45°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 730 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Perennial_Crown |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Start asparagus from seed or crowns, but don’t harvest spears for the first 1–2 seasons so crowns build strong root reserves.