DibbleWhen to plant Asparagus
Plant crowns in a deep trench in early spring. A long-lived perennial, don't harvest the first year or two while it establishes.
When to plant Asparagus by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 1 | May 1 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 26 | April 26 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 16 | April 16 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 7 | April 7 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 27 | March 27 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 14 | March 14 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 15 | February 15 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 17 | January 17 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 18 | December 18 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Asparagus:
Better kept apart:
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant asparagus?
It depends on your zone. Asparagus is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does asparagus take to grow?
About 365 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 45 days after that.
What grows well with asparagus?
Good companions include Tomato, Basil. Keep it away from Onion, Garlic.
Plant at the right time this season
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