Asparagus Growing Guide

asparagus on a cutting board

Growing Asparagus in Pots

Asparagus is a delicious vegetable, traditionally grown in deep, moist garden soil. Some asparagus gardens have yielded crops for more than 20 years before their life cycle dies down. However, you can also start growing asparagus in containers if you have a small gardening space. When growing asparagus, you can only expect to harvest their shoots for two to four years before you need to reseed the crop. Learn more about keeping your asparagus healthy and thriving from the experts at Patio Growers today.

Getting Started

Asparagus is a relatively slow-growing plant, so if you’re growing it from seed, you won’t be able to harvest anything for at least two years. Because of this long wait, we recommend buying asparagus crowns to jumpstart your harvest. If you start growing asparagus in pots from crowns, place each crown in a pot about 10” in diameter.

You should start your pot with about two inches of gravel before topping that with potting mix and planting your crown about four inches deep. Asparagus growing in containers likes a lot of sun and a lot of water so make sure you have a sunny spot for your plant.

Fast Facts

To determine the perfect climate for growing asparagus, check in with some quick facts about its preferred environment.

Zones

Asparagus will thrive in zones 4 - 8.

Light

This plant requires full sun – 8 hours per day.

Common Pests

Common & Spotted Asparagus Beetle, Aphids, Beet Armyworm, Cutworm

Common Diseases

Fusarium Crown, Purple Spot, Fasciation Disease

Now that you know about growing asparagus in pots, you might be interested in learning about some other planter veggies and herbs. Check out all our growing guides here!

The Details

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