Asparagus in Zone 10b
Asparagus officinalis
Method: Direct sow — Direct-sow outside — Asparagus doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Window | Fall window |
|---|---|
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Nov–Jan |
| Estimated harvest | ~730 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: about 2 square feet per plant (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Zone 10b dates sourced from growinginthegarden.com.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Asparagus.
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See it growing
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