Planting ASPARAGUS From Start To Finish [COMPLETE GUIDE]

Growing asparagus is something every gardener should do! Asparagus roots have a lifespan of 20-30 years, so if you plant them once, they'll feed you for decades! This is a complete guide from start to finish on planting asparagus bare roots, including final results. I purchased asparagus bare root from a local supplier. The asparagus varieties I selected are Pacific Purple asparagus and Jersey Supreme asparagus. We are planting asparagus crowns of those varieties. TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 Why You Should Grow Asparagus 0:47 Soaking Asparagus Crowns 1:46 Asparagus Crown Spacing Requirements 2:59 Selecting A Location To Grow Asparagus 3:44 Asparagus Planting Depth 4:53 Planting Asparagus In Raised Beds 6:04 How To Dig An Asparagus Trench 6:32 How To Fertilize Asparagus 8:06 How To Plant Asparagus Roots 11:03 When To Plant Asparagus 11:44 Asparagus Progress After 11 Days 13:10 When To Harvest Asparagus 14:44 Adventures With Dale If you have any questions about how to plant asparagus, planting asparagus roots, growing asparagus roots in your garden, fertilizing asparagus, about the things I am growing in my garden, are looking for any garden tips and tricks, or have questions about gardening and organic gardening in general, please ask in the Comments below! ********************************************************* VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillen... ********************************************************* VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themille... ********************************************************* EQUIPMENT I MOST OFTEN USE IN MY GARDEN (INDIVIDUAL LINKS)*: Miracle-Gro Soluble All Purpose Plant Food https://amzn.to/3qNPkXk Miracle-Gro Soluble Bloom Booster Plant Food https://amzn.to/2GKYG0j Miracle-Gro Soluble Tomato Plant Food https://amzn.to/2GDgJ8n Jack's Fertilizer, 20-20-20, 25 lb. https://amzn.to/3AuNUFK Southern Ag Liquid Copper Fungicide https://amzn.to/2HTCKRd Southern Ag Natural Pyrethrin Concentrate https://amzn.to/2UHSNGE Monterey Organic Spinosad Concentrate https://amzn.to/3qOU8f5 Safer Brand Caterpillar Killer (BT Concentrate) https://amzn.to/2SMXL8D Cordless ULV Fogger Machine https://amzn.to/36e96Sl Weed Barrier with UV Resistance https://amzn.to/3yp3MaJ Organza Bags (Fig-size) https://amzn.to/3AyaMUz Organza Bags (Tomato-size) https://amzn.to/36fy4Re Injection Molded Nursery Pots https://amzn.to/3AucVAB Heavy Duty Plant Grow Bags https://amzn.to/2UqvsgC 6.5 Inch Hand Pruner Pruning Shears https://amzn.to/3jHI1yL Japanese Pruning Saw with Blade https://amzn.to/3wjpw6o Double Tomato Hooks with Twine https://amzn.to/3Awptr9 String Trellis Tomato Support Clips https://amzn.to/3wiBjlB Nylon Mason Line, 500FT https://amzn.to/3wd9cEo Expandable Vinyl Garden Tape https://amzn.to/3jL7JCI ********************************************************* SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on TWITTER (@NCGardening)   / ncgardening   Follow Me on INSTAGRAM   / millennialgardener_nc   ********************************************************* ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8A ********************************************************* *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. © The Millennial Gardener