When is the best time to plant asparagus seeds?

Asparagus seed planting time

Asparagus is a perennial plant. Generally, processed asparagus seeds will germinate about a week after sowing. The growth cycle of asparagus is about 8 or 9 months. It is most suitable to plant asparagus seeds in April or May in spring or August or September in autumn.

How to Plant Asparagus Seeds

1. Germination: Asparagus seeds need to be soaked in warm water for 3 to 5 days before planting. When the seeds absorb water, mix them with fine sand and then cover them with a wet towel. Turn them over twice a day and then they can be sown after the seeds turn white.

2. Planting: Sprinkle the seeds in breathable, fertile and well-drained soil, then cover with a layer of soil and apply a layer of organic fertilizer before planting.

Asparagus Seed Collection

Asparagus does not bloom. The seeds can usually be harvested in September and October in autumn. When harvesting the seeds, just pick the berries and stick out the seeds, then dry them and collect them.

Asparagus seeds look like

Asparagus seeds are oblate, and generally one fruit only contains 3-6 seeds. The seeds will turn black in the later stages. Generally, the seeds grow relatively small, and the mass of a thousand seeds is only about 20 grams.