When and how to transplant asparagus?

Asparagus, also known as Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial crop. The green asparagus is crispy and tender. It is rich in protein, fat and multiple vitamins. It is a high-end nutritional and health vegetable and is deeply loved by consumers. In recent years, the market demand for fresh asparagus has continued to increase, so good cultivation technology is needed, among which transplanting is very important.

Asparagus transplanting time

Asparagus can generally be sown in spring, summer and autumn. Spring sowing is from early April to early May, and transplanting can be done from early June to early July. Summer sowing is from late May to early July, and transplanting can be done from late August to early to mid-September. Autumn sowing is from mid-August to early September, and transplanting can be done in mid-to-late April of the following year.

Asparagus transplanting technology

1. Site selection and land preparation:

When transplanting asparagus, you must choose sandy soil that is deep, loose, fertile, well-drained, and not prone to waterlogging. Before transplanting, the land should be deeply plowed and some base fertilizer should be applied to add some nutrients to the land so that it can survive better after transplanting.

2. Timely transplanting and reasonable density planting:

Asparagus seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 2 months old. They can also be transplanted when they have 4-5 strong seedlings. They are generally planted at a distance of about 30 cm. The roots of the asparagus seedlings need to be transplanted with some soil. After transplanting, compact the soil and pour a little root-clearing manure on it, then cover it with a 5-6 cm layer of soil. When transplanting, large and small seedlings should be planted in stages to facilitate the extension of the root system.

Asparagus transplant care

After transplanting, you should apply top dressing fertilizer frequently. It is best to water with clean water and manure every 7-10 days. This is conducive to rooting and seedling recovery. After transplanting, you should weed frequently and dig drainage ditches around to drain the stagnant water in time. Finally, you need to strengthen the prevention and control of diseases and pests.