{"product_id":"asparagus-seeds","title":"Asparagus UC-157 - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsparagus UC-157 - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsparagaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEurope and Western Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1.5 m fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, deep watering; never waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, sandy, well-drained soil rich in compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual top-dress of compost and balanced feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The young spears are a prized vegetable, eaten steamed, grilled, roasted or in soups and salads. The mature ferny foliage is also used decoratively in floral arrangements.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Soak seeds for a day, then sow \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;1.5-2 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; in trays; germination is slow at \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;14-28 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Transplant seedlings to a permanent deep bed at 30-45 cm spacing after a few months. \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Do not harvest in the first 1-2 years\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; to let crowns build strength; from the third spring, cut spears for 6-8 weeks when they reach 15-20 cm. Let remaining spears fern out to feed the crown.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow asparagus seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow asparagus seeds in spring (February to March) or early monsoon, ideally in cooler regions and hill areas. Soaking the seeds for 24 hours before sowing speeds up the naturally slow germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I can harvest asparagus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatience is key. Do not cut spears in the first one to two years so the crowns can establish. From the third spring you can harvest tender spears for several weeks each year, and the bed will keep producing for over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053012910326,"sku":"SED-VEG-ASPARAGUS-001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-asparagus-uc-157-vegetable-seeds-16969049768076.jpg?v=1782714942","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/asparagus-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}