Prized for their edible stems, or spears, asparagus plants are one of the few vegetables that grow perennially, and they're harvested in spring—long before other crops have even sprouted. But while ...

Perennial vegetables are an elite group and are prized for their ability to produce a harvest year after year. Asparagus is one of these valued veggies, and, best of all, it's very easy to grow. Like ...

Asparagus officinalis growing in the garden - Toni Jardon/Getty Images Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a popular vegetable to add to your garden, favored for its flavorful spears and multiple ...

Looking to add a tasty, low-maintenance crop to your vegetable garden that’ll reward you for years to come? Growing asparagus might just be your next favorite gardening adventure. Yes, it takes a ...

Garden quiz: What stands straight like soldiers in spring then turns into a fairytale feathery forest in late summer? Asparagus of course! Asparagus is one of the first plants to greet us come ...

The plants are dioecious; male and female reproductive organs are produced on separate individuals. The female plants will produce flowers that will form berries after pollination, and the plant can ...

Asparagus is a great plant to grow in your garden. Not only is it fairly easy to grow, it’s a perennial, which means once you get it established, you’ll be eating asparagus for years since ...

Spring is here and you know what that means … its asparagus season. Asparagus is the favorite perennial vegetable. If you happen to be one who loves this vegetable, you can grow it yourself with a ...

March is typically the beginning of asparagus season, and if you aren’t growing your own, now is a great time to plant. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, meaning it comes back year after year, ...

Asparagus may have a short season, but those delicate spears are highly prized harvests. However, as crowns multiply over the ...

Asparagus may be considered a luxury vegetable in Texas, since it is probably the most expensive one. But it is increasing in popularity because it requires minimal care, has very few disease or ...