{"product_id":"asparagus","title":"Asparagus","description":"\u003cp\u003e5 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsparagus is a long-lived perennial vegetable grown for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"173\"\u003etender young spears\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, folate, and fiber. Once established, asparagus plants can remain productive for \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e15–20 years or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although asparagus prefers temperate climates, it can be successfully grown in the Gulf region during the cooler months with proper irrigation, deep fertile soil, and some afternoon shade during extreme summer heat. Seed-grown plants usually begin producing harvestable spears in \u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"658\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yycren\" data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eOctober to January\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1snlnjc\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eBest established during the cool season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5gl5ne\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eAvoid sowing during hot summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vut53q\" data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"844\"\u003ewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mlbfbr\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eReplace the water once if it cools significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eUse deep, loose, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5zv0r\" data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i44vgv\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xwuqca\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fpkui9\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eSow seeds in seed trays or deep nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"drp59w\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e1.5–2 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mg6ak1\" data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4dcwl6\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003ePlace in a bright location with indirect sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"923d4p\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e20–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f8r5it\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e18–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"135dcy8\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e6–8 hours of sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19k93hh\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eIn the Gulf, provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e30–40% afternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e during late spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vywh6o\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"145xi2x\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eWater deeply once plants are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ifk3p3\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eAvoid waterlogged soil, as asparagus crowns are susceptible to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iy1s3f\" data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e14–28 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"udlt4v\" data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e15–20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall and have developed a strong root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1196f3g\" data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ha4bep\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e30–45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cytvr8\" data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eSpace rows:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eaykv8\" data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e120–150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"viz49c\" data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003ePlant crowns so the growing point is about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e5–8 cm below the soil surface\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bbh8qx\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ebx27p\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003ePlants grown from seed should \u003cstrong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003enot be harvested during the first two years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13aoj42\" data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eBegin light harvesting in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003ethird year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yaz1eu\" data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eHarvest spears when they are:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dynzsp\" data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e15–20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ekiio6\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eAbout \u003cstrong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e1–2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14tqunk\" data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eCut the spears at ground level using a clean knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dsfcka\" data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eStop harvesting after \u003cstrong data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e6–8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e each season to allow the plants to rebuild energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nwo15a\" data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003ePlant during \u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eOctober to January\u003c\/strong\u003e for the best establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"snv37u\" data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eApply a thick layer of organic mulch to keep the root zone cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f2gxu0\" data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003eFertilize every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e with a balanced fertilizer during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eeft0o\" data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eDeep irrigation is preferable to frequent shallow watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4few1i\" data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003eProvide afternoon shade during extreme summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f38wjd\" data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003eAsparagus performs best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eraised beds, home gardens, and well-drained fields\u003c\/strong\u003e where crowns can remain undisturbed for many years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Cenneti","offers":[{"title":"Default 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