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Vegetable Perennial Intermediate Level

Asparagus

Asparagus is a Perennial Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 3–8. It requires full_sun and takes around 730–1095 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 730–1095 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–8
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Bare Root
Transplant Indoor Seed Start

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
12 weeks
before last frost
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Transplant
14 days before frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal65–75Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal70–85Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum50Β°F
Optimal70–80Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–² Medium

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth8" (in)
Plant Spacing12" (in)
Row Spacing36" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)1 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.50 – 7.50
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Asparagus right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

5 βœ… Ready
37 ⚠️ Risk
8 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Jun 10, 01:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AR ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 MST CA ❌ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT CO ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT CT ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT DE ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT FL ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT HI ❌ Jun 9, 23:00 HST IA ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT ID ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT IL βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT KY ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT LA ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MD βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MN βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MO ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MS ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MT ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ND ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NE ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NM ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT NY ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT RI ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SD ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TN ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT VA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT VT ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WA ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT WV βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WY ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Jan 6
155 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Mar 17
85 days ago

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

Calendar-based estimate Β· 730–1095 days to maturity

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Basil
  • Marigold
  • Nasturtium
  • Parsley
  • Petunia
  • Tomato

❌ Keep Away From

  • Garlic
  • Leek
  • Onion
  • Potato