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Asparagus
- Asparagus officinalis
- Family Asparagaceae (Asparagus family)
Plant Description
Asparagus is a perennial vegetable with edible green stalks. It is usually planted by using roots, also called crowns, from 1-year-old plants or seedling transplants. In California, plant varieties with a high degree of tolerance to the Fusarium disease.
Cultural Tips
Cultural practices such as proper site selection, soil preparation, planting, and watering are important for plant health, pest management and pest reduction when growing asparagus.
