Prized for their edible stems, or spears, asparagus plants are one of the few vegetables that grow perennially, and they're harvested in spring—long before other crops have even sprouted.

An added bonus of growing asparagus is that it is one of the first crops which can be harvested in spring, long before we even plant warm-season crops such as squash, melon and green beans in ...

Asparagus is a spring delicacy and the delicious spears are highly prized during the crops’s short harvesting season.

For a decent crop, asparagus needs to be given lots of space and is ideal for a large garden or allotment. It thrives in sun and well-drained soil, but needs some protection from the wind.

As the group of controlled environment agriculture crops expands, so do business opportunities for growers. Here are tips for ...

Humans have been gobbling up asparagus for ages. 20,000 year-old wild asparagus seeds have been found at archeological digs ...

Michigan's farmers grew more squash, asparagus and cherries than any other state in the U.S. And they ranked in the top 10 ...

The overwhelming majority of vegetables which gardeners love to grow in Greater Columbus are annual plants, which means that they complete their lifecycle in the same season and must be planted ...

In 2023, Michigan farms were in the top 10 for crop production in 27 categories, according to the USDA. Michigan farmers grew the most cherries, asparagus and squash. LANSING — Michigan farmers ...