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Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
Mid Septembervegetable
Perennial vegetable producing tender spears in spring. Requires patience but produces for 15-20 years.
In Zone 7b, right now
Not yet — plant around mid september
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Edible?
Yes — vegetable
Small space?
Needs ground space
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Plant
Closed
Early March – Late April
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
Fall planting
Plant
Mid September
Mid September – Early October
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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