Viking Asparagus is one of the hardiest and most productive asparagus varieties. Although it takes a few years for a full harvest, the mature dark green stalks are deliciously flavorful and well worth the wait.
SKU: 140087
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
14 to 21 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2") per week
Days to Maturity:
2 to 3 years
Growing Height:
1 m (3')
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis
Fill Weight (grams): 2
Approximate Seed Count: 45-50
Characteristics: cold tolerant | large yields
Plant Lifecycle: Perennial (returns every year)
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Water Needs: Average 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2") per week
Flavor: Tender and tasty spears
Companion Planting: Plant near calendula, petunias, tomatoes
Preparation Ideas: Asparagus is sweetest when used freshly cut. Wash asparagus and cut into 1" pieces. Heat oil in frying pan. When the oil is hot, add asparagus pieces and seasonings to pan. Cover pan and constantly shake pan on burner for approximately 5 minutes. Asparagus is done when it has a crisp tender texture. Serve immediately.
Instructions
Growing Instructions:
Start asparagus seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost in your area. Soak seeds overnight in room temperature water before planting. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist while they establish themselves in their new environment.
Expect a light crop in the second year, full crop in the third year.
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Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Plant Spacing: 45 cm (18")
Row Spacing: 120 cm (48")
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
Harvest, when stems reach 20 cm (8") and buds at the tips, are still tightly compressed.
Soil moisture is important for good root and fern growth in asparagus for the current growing year and to be healthy for the next year.
Asparagus plants can last up to 15 years - carefully choose the planting location. A mature plant can produce spears for up to 6 weeks.