Did you know that asparagus will regrow every year and last over 20 years if taken care of? Also, every year, you can harvest thousands seeds to increase the size of harvest.
Last week, our female asparagus were turning from green to brown. We harvested the bright red berries that remained on the plants.
To harvest the seeds, you pick off the red berries, each of which contain 3-4 seeds.
Pop the berry and separate the seeds from berries.
This process is usually done by putting everything in water. The seeds are heavier and will sink. You are then able to sift out the berry’s skins.
Lay out the seeds on a towel to dry for about a week. Once they are completely dry, they can be stored until planted in the ground next spring. Indoor starts are recommended.
We covered a kitchen towel with seeds, then counted a small two-inch square and discovered we had over 8,000 seeds… just from a few female plants. Most female asparagus plants are removed from the garden since its energy goes to the berries while the male plants are left for good eating. Obviously, we don’t need thousands of seeds every year since asparagus generates new growth every year. Let us know if you’re interested in some of our seeds. Starting from seed is an investment in time as asparagus won’t be harvestable for at least a few years.
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