250+ Asparagus Seeds | Non-GMO Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds | Perennial

Grow your own delicious and nutritious asparagus with this premium packet of 250+ non-GMO heirloom asparagus seeds. Asparagus officinalis is a hardy perennial vegetable that, once established, can produce bountiful harvests for 15-20 years or more. These seeds produce versatile green asparagus spears prized for their fresh, tender flavor in spring dishes.

**General Information:**
- Species: Asparagus officinalis
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial vegetable
- Growth Habit: Upright, fern-like foliage
- Mature Height: 4-5 feet when foliage develops

**Growing Information:**
Asparagus requires patience but offers long-term rewards. Plants grown from seed typically take 2-3 years to establish before the first substantial harvest. Once established, asparagus beds produce reliably for many years with proper care.

**USDA Hardiness Zones:** 3-8

**Light Requirements:** Full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily)

**Soil Requirements:** Well-draining, fertile soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5-7.5). Asparagus prefers deep, sandy loam soils.

**Water Requirements:** Regular watering during establishment (1-2 inches per week). Mature plants are moderately drought-tolerant but produce best with consistent moisture during spear production.

**Planting Tips:**
- Start seeds indoors 12-14 weeks before last frost date
- Transplant seedlings after danger of frost has passed
- Space plants 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-5 feet apart
- Plant crowns 6-8 inches deep in prepared trenches
- Mulch heavily to suppress weeds and retain moisture

**Harvesting:** Do not harvest spears during the first 2 years to allow plants to establish strong root systems. Begin light harvesting in year 3, cutting spears when they reach 6-8 inches tall. Harvest for 4-6 weeks in spring, then allow ferns to grow to replenish roots for next year's crop.

**Culinary Uses:** Fresh asparagus can be steamed, roasted, grilled, or sautéed. Rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, plus folate, iron, copper, and fiber.

**Note:** These are standard green asparagus seeds. All seeds are non-GMO and untreated. Germination rates vary based on growing conditions. Planting instructions are included with your order.