Growing asparagus from seed in pots

Asparagus is a hardy, perennial crop that serves as a wonderful addition to formal kitchen gardens as well as permaculture food forests. Once plants have become established, gardeners can expect yearly crops of tender asparagus shoots.

The introduction of new cultivars has made the process of growing and caring for these plants easier than ever before. Can you grow asparagus in a pot though? Read on to learn more about container grown asparagus plants.

Potted Asparagus Plants

Ideally, asparagus plants are grown outside in garden soil in USDA zones 4 through 8.

Thriving in deeply cultivated and consistently moist soils, growers can expect to harvest from plants for upwards of twenty years.

How to grow asparagus from seed

Ample garden space is key to growing healthy asparagus, as the plant’s root system can grow quite large. 

Fortunately, for those of us growing in tight spaces, there is another option. Whether gardening on a small apartment balcony or simply not in the position to plant long-term perennials, asparagus may also be grown in containers.

When planting asparagus in a pot, however, there

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