Asparagus Seeds

Description

Estimated Seed Per Pack: 15

Cultivate your own nutrient-packed Asparagus—a perennial vegetable prized for its tender spears and gourmet flavor! Ideal for Pakistani gardens, these hardy plants produce year after year, offering spring harvests of vitamin-rich spears perfect for stir-fries, grilling, or steamed dishes. While asparagus requires patience (2–3 years to establish), it rewards gardeners with decades of low-maintenance harvests.

Key Benefits:
✅ Superfood Status: Rich in folate, vitamins A/C/K, and antioxidants for immunity.
✅ Perennial Harvest: Once established, produces for 15+ years with minimal care.
✅ Soil Improver: Deep roots aerate soil and prevent erosion.
✅ Gourmet Delight: Sweet, tender spears fresher than store-bought.

How to Grow in Pakistan:

• Sowing Instructions:

  • Timing: Sow in October–November (cooler months) for root establishment.

  • Depth: Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep in seedling trays; transplant after 12–16 weeks.

  • Spacing: Space crowns 45–60 cm apart in trenches 20 cm deep.

  • Watering: Water twice weekly (deeply but infrequently) to encourage deep roots.

  • Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil with compost (pH 6.5–7.5). Avoid waterlogging.

  • Germination: Slow sprouting (14–30 days at 20–25°C).

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily).
• Care:

• • Year 1: Mulch heavily; do not harvest. Let ferns grow to strengthen roots.

  • Year 2: Harvest 2–3 spears per plant over 2 weeks.

  • Year 3+: Harvest for 6–8 weeks each spring when spears reach 15–20 cm.

• Dormancy: Requires cool winters (below 10°C) for dormancy.