Asparagus is a long growing plant, taking 1-3 years from planting to harvest. Whereas, asparagus grown in the south can be evergreen all year round and assimilation can occur all year round. It has an insignificant growth cycle. Asparagus grows through many stages such as seedling, young, mature and senescent. These plants are planted in April-May in the spring and can be harvested the following spring
Growth process of asparagus
1. Seedling stage: The seedling stage of asparagus takes about 2-3 months from germination of the seed to planting.2. Juvenile age: In this period, the asparagus grows very rapidly, with an increasing number of stems on the ground from the time of planting to the first harvest.3. Age of maturity: The age of maturity of asparagus It lasts for a long time, starting from the second year after commissioning, during which a robust plant crown will be formed, which is the most vigorous stage in its life cycle
Care and management of asparagus during the growing period
1. If asparagus seedlings are in the stage of two seedlings per hole, one of them should be uprooted in time, and the temperature is controlled at 20 or above.2. Asparagus needs more nutrients when it grows in a vigorous manner. This is the time to replenish the nutrients in time and keep the soil moist to prevent the plant from drying out due to lack of water.