Argenteuil White Asparagus Seeds

The Argenteuil White Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) belongs to the Liliaceae family, and it is native to the Mediterranean basin. This perennial plant can produce for 10-12 years under optimal conditions. The edible part consists of young, fleshy, and tender shoots known as 'turions'. When harvested before they emerge from the soil, they are referred to as white asparagus, while those that turn green due to chlorophyll are called green asparagus.

General Cultivation Tips for Asparagus:

Asparagus can be propagated vegetatively (by crowns) or from seeds. In seed propagation, it requires a seedling phase. About 1 kg is needed to plant a hectare, in lines separated by 30-45 cm and 6-7 cm between seeds. In extensive planting, direct seeding can be employed.

When plants mature, crowns can be transplanted the following year to a spacing of 2m between rows and 30 cm between plants, fitting around 10,000-12,000 plants per hectare. Harvesting of asparagus shoots can begin three years after planting, with suitable varieties chosen depending on whether white or green asparagus is desired.

Souci: Plant between February and May, with rows spaced about 20 cm apart and 4-6 cm between seeds. At the end of autumn, cut to ground level, avoiding watering of the seedlings during winter. After one year, the plant can be transplanted to a spacing of 90x60 cm, or it can remain in the seedbed for two years with identical care as in the first year.

Asparagus mound cultivation encourages thicker, healthier roots. The first harvest begins three years after planting, focusing on the most robust shoots.