We can grow white and green asparagus in the garden. It is worth knowing that, depending on which one you choose, both the method of planting and subsequent care differ slightly. What should you remember to make them tasty and healthy?
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Why should you eat asparagus? These delicious vegetables contain a lot of vitamins
are extremely tasty, healthy and low-calorie vegetables. They are light, contain a lot of fiber, vitamins K, C, E, A, B vitamins and folic acid. Unfortunately, the season for them is relatively short, because it lasts from May to June, so it’s really worth including them in your diet as soon as possible. Especially since you can grow them yourself in your garden. Both planting and care are not overly complicated.
Keep this in mind before planting asparagus. Proper preparation of the stand is extremely important
The position for growing asparagus should be prepared well in advance, in the fall. Then the first, decent one should take place, and in early spring you can start planting. It is best to buy young, one-year-old carps, which are usually immediately protected against fungal diseases. You can also sow them from seeds, but it is much more difficult, which is why even experienced gardeners usually choose the first option. Asparagus like permeable and fertile soil rich in nutrients and calcium and a well-lit position.
How to plant asparagus to enjoy abundant harvests? It depends on their color
The interesting thing is that how to plant asparagus depends on their color. The white ones must be completely in the ground, while the green ones should stick out of it. The vegetable should be placed in rows spaced approx. 150 cm apart, while the distance between the rootstocks should be approx. 30-40 cm. Remember that they need a lot of space. Bury white asparagus to a depth of 25 cm and cover with soil, creating a mound above them, even 20 cm high. Place the green ones at a depth of about 10 cm and gently cover them with soil. Although their cultivation is relatively simple, remember that the first crops are harvested only two years after the rootstock is planted. If you do it right, you will enjoy the crops for up to 10 years. In the third year, when the shoots reach approx. 20 cm in length, they should be cut with a knife.
Source: Gazeta
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