If soil test results are unavailable, apply 10 pounds of agricultural limestone for each 100 square feet of planting bed. Asparagus does not grow well in acid soils. Mix the lime and fertilizer deeply into the soil. Planting Plant asparagus in early spring. Plants grown from seed may be transplanted to a permanent location the following spring.
Most gardeners buy plants to be set out.
When you want more than one row, space rows 4 feet to 6 feet apart. Traditionally, crowns are planted in a deep trench or furrow. Recent research shows no benefit from planting crowns deeper than 4 inches to 6 inches in the trench. Spread out the fleshy roots at the bottom of the furrow. Lightly cover the crown with soil.