Asparagus Seeds – Wild

Wild Asparagus is a hardy perennial known for its tender shoots and ability to thrive in diverse conditions. This variety produces nutrient-rich spears that can be harvested year after year, making it a valuable addition to home gardens. With proper care, it establishes a long-lived planting that rewards growers with consistent yields.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial vegetable crop

• Variety: Wild Asparagus

• Growth Habit: Upright, hardy perennial with fern-like foliage after harvest season

• Maturity: Harvestable in the 2nd to 3rd year after planting; long-lived for up to 15 years

• Growing Season: Best grown in cool to mild seasons; thrives in spring and fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 3–5: April–May

  • Zones 6–7: March–April

  • Zone 8: February–March, or September for fall planting

• Light Requirements: Full sun for optimum spear production

• Soil Needs: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil with good fertility

• Watering: Regular watering required, especially in dry periods

• Harvest Period: Spring (March–May depending on zone)

• Uses: Fresh cooking, steaming, grilling, and preserving