Pépinière.ca | Tender and productive perennial asparagus

Latin name

Asparagus officinalis

Type

Perennial

Family

Asparagaceae

A perennial staple in the vegetable garden, asparagus produces tender, flavorful young shoots in spring. Once well established, it can provide abundant harvests for over 15 years. It thrives in deep, well-drained, rich soils and a sunny location. Patience is required, but the rewards are delicious !

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

3 to 8

Exposure

Full sun

Watering

Regular, especially in the first few years — avoid excess water

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants

Parsley, basil, tomatoes

Plants to avoid

Garlic, onion, potatoes

Spacing

30 to 40 cm between plants, 1 m between rows

Harvest period

April to June (depending on the maturity of the plantation)

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.