Asparagus

Varieties:Jersey Giant, Del Monte 361, Washington
Planting Dates:March - April
Planting Rate:6,000 - 9,000 crowns per acre
Spacing:5' row spacing, 12-18" plant spacing within row
Plant Density:6,000 - 9,000 plants per acre
Harvest Date:April - June: Cut every 2 to 3 days
Irrigation Types:Sprinkler, Furrow: 36" of water per season
Cultural Practices:A typical asparagus field can last 20 to 30 years.
Fields are usually planted with 1 year old crowns.
Harvest is usually conducted by hand from April to June as the spears emerge.
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