• Asparagus officinalis subsp. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although these South African natives are in the asparagus family, they're not the same as Asparagus officinalis , the edible vegetable. (hgtv.com)
  • Asparagus officinalis is Latin meaning plant sperage used in medicine and sold as an herb. (ncsu.edu)
  • Saving a 75 year old sprengeri asparagus fern? (garden.org)
  • My grandmother has had a Sprengeri plant that was given to her from my great grandma over 75 years ago. (garden.org)
  • Asparagus Fern ( Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri') are a pest plant here in Florida and it's almost impossible to get rid of them. (garden.org)
  • I can't see the little green sprouts very well in your second photo but if there was a Sprengeri in that pot, I'm 99.99% positive that's what you see sprouting. (garden.org)
  • Last spring they popped right up-cute little miniature spears of asparagus that turned into lush green fronds. (almanac.com)
  • Its predominantly male plants produce little to no seed and 2 to 3 times more spears than popular Jersey varieties. (gurneys.com)
  • And, the purple-tipped green spears have an excellent flavor. (gurneys.com)
  • Did you know … AsparaBest Asparagus won the 2015 Green Thumb Award from the Direct Gardening Association-this variety is known for more spears, excellent flavor and cold-hardiness. (gurneys.com)
  • Moreover, the first spears in his garden - some of the first in all Vermont - would come from an asparagus bed that Raymond describes as ``that happy accident. (csmonitor.com)
  • His studies show that while surface-planted asparagus doesn't produce quite as many extra thick spears as the deeply planted plants, it produces more in total weight of edible spears in a season. (csmonitor.com)
  • This high yielding asparagus will also produce white spears if earthed up. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • When growing asparagus, resist the temptation to harvest the spears during their first season, but instead allow the plants to develop foliage. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • The spears of the plant turn brown, and then they bend in the hook shape. (pkfarmer.com)
  • These garlic and 'Parmesan'-crusted asparagus spears make a tasty side dish, snack, or party appetizer. (forksoverknives.com)
  • Always be careful to wash asparagus spears in cool water to clean any soil or sand clinging to the tips. (blogspot.com)
  • Roasting asparagus is an easy, and flavorful way to enjoy these delicious green spears. (blogspot.com)
  • The very mild, sweet tasting spears of Purple Passion have a sugar content 20% higher than green asparagus and are a delight to eat. (territorialseed.com)
  • When cutting asparagus, do so at or just below ground level at a 45 degree angle, being careful not to injure new spears. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Harvest time: collect asparagus spears in the early spring, while very young. (ncsu.edu)
  • I picked more asparagus spears and lettuce to eat. (blogspot.com)
  • I also have another 5 crowns on the way from Suttons called ' Pacific Purple ' which is a colourful spring planting variety, and produces stringless spears, which are more tender and sweeter than many green varieties. (blogspot.com)
  • To pick asparagus, just look for asparagus spears are about 6 to 10 inches above the soil line, are firm, with tightly closed tips. (pickyourown.org)
  • I've read most of the questions and answers & im confused on male and female plants and what to do with the berries on the ferns? (almanac.com)
  • Grow airy, feathery asparagus ferns as houseplants or garden ornamentals. (hgtv.com)
  • These feathery, trailing asparagus ferns contrast beautifully with dark red begonias. (hgtv.com)
  • Let a window box overflow with Proven Accents asparagus ferns, 'Rockapulco' double impatiens, 'Charmed Wine' shamrock plants and Proven Accents 'Goldilocks' creeping jenny complete the arrangement. (hgtv.com)
  • While we say asparagus ferns have 'leaves,' the small, needle-like structures growing on their stems are technically cladodes. (hgtv.com)
  • While asparagus fern may resemble traditional ferns in some ways, it is actually part of the lily plant family. (gardenguides.com)
  • Despite this minor detail, asparagus ferns make thriving and attractive houseplants and planting container greenery. (gardenguides.com)
  • Keep asparagus ferns in an area with 40 to 50 percent humidity. (gardenguides.com)
  • Read the Asparagus ferns fact sheet (PDF, 1.5MB) for herbicide control and application rates. (qld.gov.au)
  • Asparagus Ferns thrive in indirect sunlight. (trueleafmarket.com)
  • This plant goes dormant in the heat and humidity of summer in our Mid-Atlantic region, so place them among ferns and hosta, which will fill in as the bleeding hearts die back. (blogspot.com)
  • Green leaves of ferns may brighten up any area and aid to clean the air. (goldenspikecompany.com)
  • In the right environment, ferns planted outside provide excellent ground cover. (goldenspikecompany.com)
  • Ferns, unlike many other plants, do not bloom. (goldenspikecompany.com)
  • Ferns, particularly for ground cover in shady areas, make a wonderful plant for your garden. (goldenspikecompany.com)
  • Ferns prefer to grow in a north-facing corner of the garden or beneath bigger plants, which is the best location for them. (goldenspikecompany.com)
  • Asparagus has to be my favorite early spring vegetable. (almanac.com)
  • Plus, asparagus is a perennial vegetable-plant it once and enjoy it for many years. (almanac.com)
  • It is a widely cultivated plant which has been used by people as a vegetable and medicine for years. (pkfarmer.com)
  • Though it takes up space in the garden and time for establishment, no other vegetable gives you as much in return as asparagus. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Asparagus, in the Asparagaceae family, is a long-lived, herbaceous perennial vegetable that is not a native to the United States but to Europe, Africa, and Asia. (ncsu.edu)
  • This is a vegetable that when picked from the garden and prepared immediately is so far superior from the asparagus purchased from the grocery, you'll feel like you've never had real asparagus before. (gardenerstar.com)
  • Asparagus an easy maintenance vegetable to grow and require very little attention throughout the year. (blogspot.com)
  • The Asparagus is a herbaceous perennial plant that produces beautiful green stalks that are a beloved vegetable in many countries. (naturallist.com)
  • A vegetable I do not like is asparagus because the consistency is weird to me. (wilburellis.com)
  • The green vegetable soya bean (Glycine max merr) is usually used as a vegetable-like fruit of soybean in many Asian countries. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study aimed to analyze the effect of dimethoate on the growth of green vegetable soya bean seedlings at the metabolic and transcriptional levels. (bvsalud.org)
  • An integrated analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome was performed to determine the responses of green vegetable soya bean seedlings to different concentrations (D1 for low dose, D2 for high dose and C for control) of dimethoate. (bvsalud.org)
  • Our study further enriches our understanding of the molecular mechanisms by which green vegetable soya beans are treated with dimethoate and provides a deeper understanding of the effects of dimethoate on crops. (bvsalud.org)
  • Asparagus is often started from one-year crowns, however you can plant asparagus from seed, too! (almanac.com)
  • We placed the crowns of the plants on the mounds and let the roots drape down over the sides, then covered them with a few inches of soil. (almanac.com)
  • Read how to plant asparagus by crowns on the Almanac's Aspargus Growing Guide . (almanac.com)
  • Using peat moss when planting Asparagus crowns will often kill them. (almanac.com)
  • If the crowns were healthy and planted correctly you should be seeing some growth any time now. (almanac.com)
  • The bareroot crowns and plants are one year old plants. (gurneys.com)
  • A gardening store in Burlington had a fairly large inventory of asparagus crowns left over after the spring planting season. (csmonitor.com)
  • Prepare permanent asparagus beds well in advance of receiving your order so that the crowns can be planted without delay. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • Mound up soil on top of the manure to form a ridge along the length of the trench and place the asparagus crowns on top of ridge with their roots draped over the edge of the ridge at a distance of 45cm (18") apart. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • Plant as crowns. (gardenate.com)
  • I just bought crowns and hope to plant this week. (gardenate.com)
  • One is a seed, and the other is a one-year-old plant commonly called crowns. (pkfarmer.com)
  • Asparagus crowns are 1 year old and ship in March or April. (territorialseed.com)
  • I have 5 asparagus crowns on the way from Suttons, the first variety is called " Burgundine " which is a new variety that is less fibrous Iingin than most varieties, so can be enjoyed raw or lightly steamed! (blogspot.com)
  • We don't recommend planting them in autumn (although they are also sold at that time of year) because the young crowns are more likely to suffer from water logging. (blogspot.com)
  • Green Asparagus, White Asparagus and Purple Asparagus. (pkfarmer.com)
  • In comparison with green Asparagus, the taste of white Asparagus is slightly more bittersweet and has less grassy flavour. (pkfarmer.com)
  • French variety, originated in the town of the same name, famous for this white asparagus. (botanical-online.com)
  • U-Pick white asparagus is REALLY hard to find in the U.S. Eckerts in Belleville, Illinois , has it. (pickyourown.org)
  • After sowing the seeds in peat cups or seed-starting soil, wait for the plant to grow 10-12 inches. (pkfarmer.com)
  • They damage the seeds and fruits of the plant. (pkfarmer.com)
  • So instead of tilling the entire garden, I put in plants and seeds with minimal digging. (republicbroadcasting.org)
  • Buy Asparagus Fern seeds online. (trueleafmarket.com)
  • Sowing: Soak asparagus seeds overnight to weaken the hard outer layer, then plant 1/4" deep and 2" apart in a temporary nursery bed. (gardenerstar.com)
  • For direct sowing, plant the seeds after the last frost of spring. (gardenerstar.com)
  • Seed Saving: Though a well established plot of asparagus will last for 20 years or more, the seeds can be saved if necessary. (gardenerstar.com)
  • Lay the asparagus seeds out to dry for several weeks before storing them. (gardenerstar.com)
  • And because I keep getting this question: YES, it is STILL TOO EARLY to plant summer (warm-season) seedlings and seeds outside in the garden. (blogspot.com)
  • Asparagus will not tolerate acidic soil. (almanac.com)
  • But all agree the foundation of a good, long-lasting asparagus bed is to get plenty of phosphorous into the soil. (csmonitor.com)
  • Stems sprout from rhizomes that spread horizontally beneath the soil, which helps the plant reproduce through vegetative reproduction. (wikipedia.org)
  • Good asparagus fern care starts with moist, well-draining potting soil or garden soil with organic matter mixed in. (hgtv.com)
  • DO NOT put tubers in soil or water before planting. (harrisseeds.com)
  • Be sure to add organic matter like peat moss or compost as well as fertilizer to the soil before planting your seed potatoes in a sunny location. (harrisseeds.com)
  • Mix the fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. (harrisseeds.com)
  • You may also want to work more organic matter into the soil prior to planting. (harrisseeds.com)
  • Select a location that gets full sun and plant your potatoes in spring, as soon as soil can be worked. (harrisseeds.com)
  • They should be planted when the soil temperature reaches 50 degrees Fahrenheit, often as early as two to three weeks before the last frost. (harrisseeds.com)
  • Fill the larger planting container approximately halfway with potting soil. (gardenguides.com)
  • Add additional potting soil around the asparagus fern to fill the container to the rim. (gardenguides.com)
  • Press gently onto the potting soil to firm it around the asparagus fern. (gardenguides.com)
  • The young stem shoots are the edible parts of the plant which emerges out of the ground when the temperature of the soil is 50 degrees Fahrenheit. (pkfarmer.com)
  • Asparagus is planted in early spring when the soil can be feasible for the plant to grow. (pkfarmer.com)
  • It cut the stem of the plant just above the soil and cause wilting of the plant. (pkfarmer.com)
  • In contrast, Spanish and much of Dutch asparagus is white, as it's grown beneath the soil and cut just as the tips emerge. (blogspot.com)
  • Apply recommended amount for plant per label directions in the soil at time of planting or at least during the first growing season. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Excess nitrogen in the soil can cause excessive vegetative growth on plants at the expense of flower bud development. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Asparagus fern plants have fibrous roots that form thick mats and fleshy, white tubers. (hgtv.com)
  • Asparagus fern roots grow so vigorously, they can break through thin containers. (hgtv.com)
  • Weed asparagus beds by hand as the shallow roots may be damaged by hoeing. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • When the roots grow to within 1/2 inch of the edges of the container, the plant is too crowded in the container. (gardenguides.com)
  • These particular pioneer plants send oxygen down into the mud through their roots which helps stabilize the environment and allows other plants like sea lavender, to grow. (greatbay.org)
  • ‍🌾Harvesting: Perennial asparagus can be harvested in the second year, but healthier roots develop when serious harvesting begins in the third year. (gardenerstar.com)
  • Take each asparagus crown and place it on the top of the mound and gently spread out the roots. (blogspot.com)
  • Allow a border of about 60cm / 2ft around an asparagus bed to let the roots spread. (blogspot.com)
  • Plant your Asparagus in Fabric Grow Bags and the Tea will flow evenly and feed all the roots even the ones on the bottom of the Fabric Grow Ba g. (andysasparagusacres.com)
  • All the ingredient are blended together to develop the most ideal pH with the highest amount of nutrients to feed the plants roots system. (andysasparagusacres.com)
  • Berries start off green and begin to turn red between July and October. (wikipedia.org)
  • Once pollinated plants will produce berries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Insignificant white or pinkish flowers may appear from spring into fall on mature plants that get enough light and later develop into berries. (hgtv.com)
  • I have read that a new female asparagus plant is sterile & has not seed/berries. (gardenate.com)
  • In late summer, the female plants will produce ornamental red berries that are hard and shiny. (ncsu.edu)
  • It has many important secondary compounds, including glycoproteins, glycoalkaloids, polyphenolics, and anthocyanin-rich purple berries, as well as many ideal characteristics such as self-fertilization, a short life cycle and a small genome size that make it a potential model plant for the study of secondary metabolism and fruit development. (bvsalud.org)
  • You can tuck different asparagus fern varieties into containers as filler plants , let them trail from hanging baskets, add them to beds and borders or simply enjoy them as houseplants. (hgtv.com)
  • Another name to this plant is Garden Asparagus. (pkfarmer.com)
  • Greensprouting or "chitting" breaks the dormancy of seed potatoes prior to planting and can lead to an earlier harvest. (harrisseeds.com)
  • In the first year of plant plantation, do not harvest the plant because the time is required by the plant to grow its system. (pkfarmer.com)
  • In the second year, you can harvest the plant only for 3-4 weeks. (pkfarmer.com)
  • Asparagus is one of the first crops to harvest in the early Spring. (pickyourown.org)
  • Do you think that it's possible that these are, in fact, seedlings that the original plant dropped? (garden.org)
  • I really want this plant (or it's seedlings) to thrive and become beautiful once again. (garden.org)
  • If you can post a photo of your plant, we can help you determine if you have new shoots or new seedlings. (garden.org)
  • Growing: About 10-12 weeks after planting, transplant the seedlings outdoors. (gardenerstar.com)
  • What varieties of asparagus will do well in zone 8a? (gardenate.com)
  • This effect is enhanced in acidic environments, which cooks have long combated by using neutral or alkaline water for blanching green vegetables, thus minimising the number of hydrogen ions vying for a place at the centre of the chlorin ring. (scientificamerican.com)
  • Choosing & Storing Asparagus - It is generally in season from May to July, and is best cooked within 2-3 days of purchase, just like any other vegetables. (blogspot.com)
  • VK, an essential, lipid-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in the production of coagulation proteins, is found in green, leafy vegetables and in oils, such as soybean, cottonseed, canola, and olive oils. (medscape.com)
  • Asparagus fern plants can have upright, trailing or branching stems with airy foliage and may reach up to 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. (hgtv.com)
  • With minimal care, an asparagus fern will grow rapidly and spread its green foliage as far as possible in a flowerpot. (gardenguides.com)
  • This endemic Croatian plant is a true beauty, creating delicate light pink flowers over thick and luscious green foliage. (naturallist.com)
  • This Euphorbia dendroides is a tree with beautifully bushy foliage, a famous Croatian plant. (naturallist.com)
  • Rosemary is a popular plant in Croatia, producing beautiful blue flowers over thick and bushy green foliage. (naturallist.com)
  • Indoor foliage pot plant, mixed arrangements, and plumosus is used for floristry purposes (buttonholes). (cnseed.org)
  • Asparagus prostratus, also known as wild asparagus, is a species of flowering plant from the genus Asparagus and family Asparagaceae. (wikipedia.org)
  • They are thicker and shorter than wild asparagus. (botanical-online.com)
  • Few would know that "Asparagus" are actually the young shoots of a cultivated lily plant. (blogspot.com)
  • For the better planting of Asparagus, the plant must have the least sunlight exposure. (pkfarmer.com)
  • They are those that are not covered and, therefore, turn green when growing in contact with sunlight. (botanical-online.com)
  • This fern plant thrives in indirect sunlight rather than full shade when grown indoors in a pot. (goldenspikecompany.com)
  • It is very important that as plants grow, you continue to fill trench, never covering the growing tip. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Plant in edible gardens, along borders for mass planting or in small groups. (ncsu.edu)
  • Identifying Insect Pests: What's Eating My Plant? (almanac.com)
  • Asparagus fern types have few pests other than aphids , mealybugs , spider mites and whiteflies , which can show up when the plants are stressed. (hgtv.com)
  • Glasswort plants are relatively small and have jointed, bright green stems. (greatbay.org)
  • Stem color can be either green or purple, growing erect and thick, with triangular bracts along the stems. (ncsu.edu)
  • As the plants mature in summer, the stems become thin and multibranched. (ncsu.edu)
  • Low poisonous toxicity of the plant are the fruits and stems. (ncsu.edu)
  • Also, I think I read somewhere that the plants have tubers - is it possible that this growth is coming from tubers or the original plant. (garden.org)
  • Store tubers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area until they can be planted. (harrisseeds.com)
  • Planting as soon as possible is ideal, but tubers can store in ideal conditions for weeks. (harrisseeds.com)
  • ON the 15th day of March, as he does every year (give or take a day or two), Dick Raymond took out his high-wheeled string trimmer and mowed down the winter-killed fronds in his asparagus beds. (csmonitor.com)
  • I opted for the easy stir-fried asparagus with garlic , seasoning and a dash of parmesan for my first project, but now that I have developed a taste for it, I'll be trying more adventurous things with these greens! (blogspot.com)
  • Green beans are also called string beans and are cooked well with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and olive oil. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • The European wild ginger is a type of perennial plant that produces beautiful bright orange flowers with a mature scent. (naturallist.com)
  • Rhus is the largest genus in the family Anacardiaceae, but it does not contain the allergenic plants, most of which belong to the genus Toxicodendron . (medscape.com)
  • We planted 'Argenteuil' a French heirloom variety. (almanac.com)
  • Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map! (gardenguides.com)
  • This Croatian plant is famous globally and can thrive in various different climates. (naturallist.com)
  • This plant is well known to thrive in Croatia, and many people enjoy its unique aroma and delicious properties. (naturallist.com)
  • Crunchy, succulent and flavorful, asparagus is good for you as well. (almanac.com)
  • They have a distinct, intense savoury flavour, and while French asparagus is purple, the British and American varieties are green. (blogspot.com)
  • Are you looking to Plant Tomatoes ? (pkfarmer.com)
  • Add the semi-boiled asparagus to a pan with 2 tbsp olive oil, then add pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, some lemon juice and salt/pepper for a delicious take on Cooked Asparagus Better yet, whisk an egg in a small bowl, and some bread or cracker crumbs in a separate bowl. (blogspot.com)
  • Within a few years the plants will spread, until the whole area is one solid asparagus bed. (csmonitor.com)
  • The garden focused article talks about leaving 600mm for the asparagus to spread but also says rows should be 450 mm / 18in apart so if that' s the case shouldn't the gaps between rows be greater? (blogspot.com)
  • Spread the fried asparagus on top. (plantsfoodmind.com)
  • The flowers and fruit of the plant grow in an axillary position in the angle between the leaf and the twig (see second image below). (medscape.com)
  • A. prostratus is a dioecious species, with plants being either male or female. (wikipedia.org)
  • To prevent the plant from cutworms, keep an eye on them and remove them by hands and clear the weeds and other matter. (pkfarmer.com)
  • Asparagus greatly benefits from regular additions of compost and other organic matter. (gardenerstar.com)
  • A great feature of Andy's Organic Asparagus Tea is: it is made right here at our Asparagus Farm. (andysasparagusacres.com)
  • Another great feature: The Organic Plant Tea is made from hard to get materials that are usually not available to home gardeners. (andysasparagusacres.com)
  • Give your Asparagus Organic Asparagus Plant Tea and they will reward you with many great harvests. (andysasparagusacres.com)
  • Obviously, because we need to tenderise some of the tougher, more fibrous plant foods like artichokes and asparagus. (scientificamerican.com)
  • If you're wondering which asparagus fern types are the best to grow, you'll find lots of choices. (hgtv.com)
  • Asparagus fern plants need to stay moist, not soggy. (hgtv.com)
  • It has a herbaceous, earthy, plant like flavor. (steepster.com)
  • The flavor is good, subtle on the green, not to strong on the jasmine. (steepster.com)
  • It has that nice astringent flavor of a green tea with out the bitter. (steepster.com)
  • The flavor is concentrated as the asparagus turns a deep, dark green. (blogspot.com)
  • If you have a market for yellow (wax) beans, you can grow these for visual diversity - the flavor is not much different from green beans. (growingformarket.com)
  • Asparagus should have a sweet nutty delicate flavor. (gardenerstar.com)
  • They are asparagus of green color with a remarkable flavor. (botanical-online.com)
  • It is a very tender and delicate asparagus, with an exquisite flavor. (botanical-online.com)
  • Being a perennial plant, Asparagus can live for several years, and it can grow by itself year after years. (pkfarmer.com)
  • Common insect problems include asparagus beetle, spotted asparagus beetle, and aphids. (ncsu.edu)
  • so the press release says, personally I have never eaten raw asparagus. (blogspot.com)
  • The dandelion is a species of flowering plant known for its bright yellow flowers, which can be used to add to many dishes. (naturallist.com)
  • This article provides a brief introduction to botanical dermatology and highlights the small minority of plants that cause skin reactions. (medscape.com)
  • Subsequent codification is outlined by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) and maintained by a body called the International Association of Plant Taxonomy (IAPT). (medscape.com)
  • Feed asparagus plants with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer for indoor or outdoor plants, depending on where you're growing them. (hgtv.com)
  • Make sure that plants receive plenty of water and fertilizer. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Being my first time, I wanted something quick and tasty to ease myself into the "eat asparagus" syndrome. (blogspot.com)
  • Today we will show you how to conjure up a tasty and quick dish from polenta (corn grits) and green asparagus. (plantsfoodmind.com)
  • Featuring glossy lush leaves and natural color tones, our high quality artificial plants and greenery is an ideal addition to your seasonal flower arrangements, wedding centerpieces, floral decorations, and wreaths. (tableclothsfactory.com)
  • Add these seasoned stalks to your favorite pasta, mix all in a creamy wine sauce, and you have an easy and delicious Pasta recipe with Asparagus . (blogspot.com)
  • The plant bed should not be wet, and there must be a proper drainage system around them. (pkfarmer.com)
  • Grown outdoors, these fast-growing plants can be invasive and have escaped into parts of Texas, Florida and Hawaii. (hgtv.com)
  • Asparagus Fern can be grown outdoors from seed as long as it is planted in a shady area. (trueleafmarket.com)
  • These are asparagus grown outdoors. (botanical-online.com)
  • Mist indoor plants often to keep the humidity high. (hgtv.com)
  • Turns out, most are specialized to remove specific toxins, so lets first look at the list of indoor toxins so we can find out which plants you need to remove those toxins. (thechicecologist.com)
  • The majority of indoor fern plants reach a height of 1 to 2 feet (30 to 90 cm). (goldenspikecompany.com)
  • Indoor and outdoor fern plant cultivation is possible with some of these varieties. (goldenspikecompany.com)
  • Cut the light part of the spring onions into rings and add to the asparagus after 3-4 minutes. (plantsfoodmind.com)
  • Outdoors, asparagus fern plants like part shade. (hgtv.com)
  • After the plant reaches that height, place them outdoors for almost a week. (pkfarmer.com)
  • Assess the growing conditions of the asparagus fern as it grows in its current container. (gardenguides.com)
  • You have to get up and plant the seed and see if it grows, but you can't just wait around, you have to water it and take care of it. (blogspot.com)