Asparagus

Asparagus plants Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) is a favorite home garden vegetable throughout Kansas. It is generally the first fresh vegetable harvested in the spring, which makes it a welcome addition to the garden. As a perennial crop, well cared for asparagus will last 15 years or more without replanting. It is not only well suited for fresh use but also for canning or freezing. Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin A and it contains important amounts of calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin and vitamin C. The flavor of fresh harvested, homegrown asparagus is superior to that of asparagus shipped to Kansas from other areas. Newer hybrids such as UC157, Jersey Giant, Ida Lea, Jersey Knight, Jersey Supreme, and others are highly productive and well worth the extra cost of the crowns. They are dark green, rust resistant, vigorous, and of high quality. Numerous other varieties or strains, including Waltham Washington, are improvements.

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