Select a full/partial sunny site with well-drained soil and work in large quantities of composted manure up to 12 inches deep. A soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5 is ideal.
Planting: Soak your asparagus seeds in water for 2 days, then sow the seeds 2.5 cm (1 in) deep and 12.5 cm (5 in) apart in rows 45 cm apart to 60 cm (18 to 24 in).
Thinning: Thin seedlings to 15 cm (6 in.) apart when they are 7.5 cm (3 in.) tall.
Transplanting: In mid-spring, during the second year, transplant the roots (1 year old) 45 cm (18 in) apart in rows 1 m (40 in) apart.
Harvest: It is best to wait until the third year after sowing to take a regular harvest.
Maintenance: Each spring, establish plants with good compost and work in large quantities of manure.
