{"product_id":"250-asparagus-seeds-non-gmo-heirloom-vegetable-garden-seeds-perennial","title":"250+ Asparagus Seeds | Non-GMO Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds | Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**General Information:**\u003cbr\u003e\n- Species: Asparagus officinalis\u003cbr\u003e\n- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial vegetable\u003cbr\u003e\n- Growth Habit: Upright, fern-like foliage\u003cbr\u003e\n- Mature Height: 4-5 feet when foliage develops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Growing Information:**\u003cbr\u003e\nAsparagus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**USDA Hardiness Zones:** 3-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Light Requirements:** Full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Soil Requirements:** Well-draining, fertile soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5-7.5). Asparagus prefers deep, sandy loam soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Planting Tips:**\u003cbr\u003e\n- Start seeds indoors 12-14 weeks before last frost date\u003cbr\u003e\n- Transplant seedlings after danger of frost has passed\u003cbr\u003e\n- Space plants 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-5 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\n- Plant crowns 6-8 inches deep in prepared trenches\u003cbr\u003e\n- Mulch heavily to suppress weeds and retain moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44047519318113,"sku":"Seeds - asparagus seeds-24","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/0796\/7073\/files\/43bGanangShopify18.jpg?v=1776815607","url":"https:\/\/8storeseedsejahtera.store\/products\/250-asparagus-seeds-non-gmo-heirloom-vegetable-garden-seeds-perennial","provider":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}