My First Asparagus

Asparagus take patience, and in the word of Inigo Montoya “i hate waiting”.

I planted asparagus because its a perennial ( comes back every year) that lives and produces for 16 years! The catch is the asparagus plant isn't ready to eat until it's three years old. Last year I planted a 2 year squid looking bulb like root. They make like a tall spindly bamboo like bush the first two years. This February I got my surprise! 2 thick shoots sticking out of the ground!

If you want to plant a veggie that will produce for 16 years. You can get an asparagus root at most garden stores. The variety jersey knight is recommended for Georgia. The root is places tentacles down. Then 1 year later, you will have your First Asparagus.