Are you one of those who likes to go out in search of asparagus? Y, What do you think of the idea of having asparagus in your patio or garden? They are very resistant to drought plants and, in addition, a single specimen produces a large quantity of asparagus for a few months.
They can be bought in the supermarket, but they do not usually taste the same as those collected from the field, mainly due to the way they are grown. So, I encourage you to go in search of plants that give asparagus, but not to collect these, but their seeds. So that they germinate, I’m going to tell you step by step how to reproduce asparagus.
Since I can remember, my mother and sister have always been looking for asparagus. The month of February was coming and there was not a day that they did not take advantage of the walk to catch manyas the plants grew right on both sides of the street. I don’t know how they did it, but they always came with two good bunches. When I grew up, I ended up joining, and I have to confess that it was difficult (and still difficult) to find some. My mother, however, sees them without difficulty.
Going to collect asparagus is one of the things that can be done as a family, enjoying the countryside and the outdoors. The problem is that due to the increase in the use of chemical pesticides in the streets, it is not always safe to take them. One way of not exposing ourselves to danger is having our own asparagus.
Reproduction of asparagus
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Asparagus is a plant that blooms in spring, and bears fruit in late summer / early fall depending on the species and location. The fruit is a red drupe inside which are the seeds, which are black. So that they germinate as soon as possible, It is highly recommended to place them in a glass with water at room temperature for 24 hours.. In this way, the embryo will hydrate and thus “wake up.”
The next day, we proceed to sow them in a pot with black peat mixed with river sand or, if you can’t get it, with perlite or pumice. Place it in an area where it is in direct sunlight, and keep it always humid, but not flooded. The first ones will not take long to sprout: about 2-3 weeks, but the later ones can do so after two months.
In the event that frosts occur in your area, It is more advisable to purchase an envelope of seeds in spring and sow them in that season to prevent the seedlings from being damaged.
Do you dare to plant your own asparagus?
