Botanical Name: Asparagus
Description: Pick and cook for an unforgettable taste treat. Fresh-cooked asparagus beats the socks off store-bought asparagus that has aged a few days at least. Much more tender. Plants take a couple of years to become fully established, but once they do, you can harvest them over an 8- to 10-week period. Plantings will produce reliably for up to 15 years before needing replacement. Asparagus plants are tall, graceful, and have feathery foliage that makes a wonderful backdrop for flowers. Plant along a fence, harvest spears in spring, and enjoy the plants as a decorative addition to the garden through the summer.