Asparagus Seeds - 50 Seeds (Shatavari/शतावरी के बीज) Premium Quality, High Germination Seeds For Balcony & Terrace Gardening

🌿 Asparagus – Nutritious, Ayurvedic & Easy to Grow at Home

Asparagus contains nearly 90% water, is low in calories, and is widely valued in Ayurvedic medicine for its healing properties. Although it is a herbaceous plant, asparagus is enjoyed globally as a nutritious and delicious vegetable. 

In this guide, you’ll learn how to grow asparagus from seeds along with essential care tips to help the plant thrive in your home garden.

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About this item

• 🌱 Number of Seeds: 50 Seeds

• 🏡 Where to Grow: Balcony or Terrace Garden

• ☀️🌧️ Growing Season: Spring & Rainy Season

• 🌾 Sowing Method: Direct Sowing in Pots

• ⏳ Germination Time: 25 – 30 Days

• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: 21°C – 30°C

• 📏 Sowing Distance: 45 cm Plant-to-Plant

• 🍽️ Edible Parts: Tender Spears (Stems) are edible
  

What size grow bag is best for Asparagus?

• • 15 x 15(W*H)
  • 18 x 18 (W*H)
  • 24 x 24 (W*H)

🌿 Asparagus Growing Guide

🌤️ Growing Season in India

Asparagus grows best in mild climates with temperatures between 21–30ºC.

• Best time to sow:

  • Spring: February–March

  • Rainy season: June–July

🌱 How to Grow Asparagus in Pots

Asparagus has deep roots and takes time to mature (2–3 years).

• Use a 38–60 cm wide & deep pot/grow bag with good drainage.

• Seeds germinate in about 1 month at 21–30ºC.

• Full root development takes about 2 years.

🌾 Seed Sowing Method

• Fill pot/grow bag with rich potting soil.

• Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep and 8–12 cm apart.

• Water gently; keep soil moist.

• Germination: 25–30 days (depending on climate).

🌿 Best Fertilizer

Every few months, add:

• Vermicompost

• Cow manure

• Neem cake

• Mustard cake

🌼 Asparagus Care Tips

• Soil: Well-draining, loamy, nutrient-rich (pH 6.5–7.0)

• Water: Regular watering when young; later 2–3 cm water per week

• Sunlight: Needs 6–8 hours of sunlight

• Temperature: Best at 20–30ºC;

  • Above 35ºC affects growth

  • Below 10ºC can kill the plant

• Pests: Beetles are common; treat with neem oil spray

🌱 Harvesting

• Harvest after 2–3 years when spears are 15–25 cm tall.

• Once established, plants can produce edible spears for 15+ years.

🌟 Special Features

• Common name: Sparrow grass, Garden asparagus

• Scientific name: Asparagus officinalis

• Height: Up to 150 cm

• Growing level: Hard

FAQ

Why are my Asparagus seeds not germinating?

Asparagus seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, overwatering, or under-watering.

What is the best way to grow asparagus?

Asparagus prefers well-drained soil, moderate water, and mild temperatures neither too hot nor too cold.

What can you not plant near asparagus?

Tomato and Alliums like leeks, garlic, and onion should not be planted near Asparagus because it affects the growth of the Asparagus plant.