Asparagus officinalis

Garden Asparagus

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Perennial herb with fern-like foliage, grown for edible shoots in spring and ornamental feathery leaves indoors.
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Plant Details

Common Name Garden Asparagus
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Asprugus
Species Officinalis
Origin Southern Europe & North Africa
Blooming White flowers, red berries on female plants in summer
Leaf Color Soft grey-green / Fern-like green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with organic matter; sandy mix for root health

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, allow top layer to dry slightly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun outdoors, bright indirect light indoors to prevent legginess

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season; high nitrogen for shoot production

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Pruning

Remove dead or yellow foliage; harvest spears at ground level in spring

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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