asparagus
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From our crop reference
Asparagus is a vegetable crop, a perennial. Sow it in Feb–Mar and expect to harvest in 2–3 years. It wants a pH of 6.5–7.5 (close to neutral) and 15–25°C. Plant at 150 × 40 cm. A good crop returns around 4–6 t. Watch for rust, asparagus beetle.
Growing Asparagus6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Understanding the Asparagus Connection The first and most crucial piece of practical wisdom is this: Saurashtra Fern is not a true fern.
Grow a batch of 50-100 plants from the tough varieties mentioned here, like the Asparagus 'Foxtail' Fern or the 'Kimberly Queen' Boston Fern.
Introduction Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a drought-tolerant medicinal herb valued for its roots.
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a valued Ayurvedic medicinal plant grown for its fleshy tuberous roots.
Avoid planting in successive years where other Asparagus or susceptible solanaceous crops were grown; rotate with cereals or legumes for 2–3 years to reduce soil pathogen buildup.
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a perennial medicinal plant used in Ayurvedic formulations.
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