Connover's Colossal· Asparagus
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Apr 20th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Apr 20th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 7th |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 20th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 50°F
and nights stay above 40°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 109 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Perennial_Crown |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Sow or crown-start in well-drained soil and plan on harvesting lightly in year 2 and more fully by year 3 so crowns establish strongly.