K-State Research and Extension

  1. K-State home
  2. »Research and Extension
  3. »4-H Horticulture Judging Contest
  4. »Vegetables and Herbs
  5. »Asparagus

4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Asparagus

Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis

Category: Vegetables and Herbs

Description:
Asparagus is a hardy perennial that will last for 30 years or more in the garden. Plant asparagus near the side or edge of the garden where it will not interfere with annual tillage. Asparagus is one of the first crops harvested in the spring.

 

 asparagus spears

 Asparagus spears

 asparagus foliage

 Asparagus foliage

Asparagus: Growing