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When to Plant Asparagus in Florida
When to Plant Asparagus in Florida. While asparagus is not particularly well-adapted to Florida, some growers in the state still manage to produce a reasonable crop every year. If you plan to add this vegetable to your Florida garden, plant it at the right time to help your chances of a good yield.
While asparagus is not particularly well-adapted to Florida, some growers in the state still manage to produce a reasonable crop every year. If you plan to add this vegetable to your Florida garden, plant it at the right time to help your chances of a good yield.
Planting
Most gardeners plant asparagus in the form of 1-year-old "crowns" rather than growing from seed. Crowns can be purchased at nurseries, and should be planted as quickly as possible to keep them from drying out.
Time Frame
Spring is the time to plant asparagus. Florida gardeners do not have to wait for the ground to thaw, as northern growers do, so you can plant asparagus in early March in many areas. As long as the soil is warm (50 degrees is about right) and dry enough to work with, it is safe to plant asparagus.
Considerations
Florida doesn't really have the right climate for asparagus. This plant is a perennial, and needs a cold dormancy period every winter to stimulate new growth. Because Florida does not have a cold enough season, asparagus produces spears throughout the year, but they tend to be small and spindly. You may be able to get a better crop in north Florida, but cultivating asparagus in south Florida can be a futile endeavor.
