How long do asparagus take to grow?

Most asparagus mature in about 7 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Asparagus

Plant asparagus by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors right around your last frost date. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Asparagus planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 15

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Projected first harvest

Apr 22

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

3 varieties of asparagus in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

Jersey Knight Asparagus →Mary Washington Asparagus →Purple Passion Asparagus →

Common problems with asparagus

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Asparagus Beetle Groundhogs Ants Aphids Armyworms Birds Bacterial Soft Rot Fusarium Wilt Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold

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When to plant asparagus in your zone

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