Is there anything better than fresh local asparagus in springtime? Roasted, grilled, steamed, maybe served with hollandaise for brunch?

Growing asparagus in your yard is a gift that keeps giving. In North Texas, it will survive year-round, multiply, and come back every spring. With proper care, an asparagus crown can last 15 to 25 years. There are a few key things to keep in mind before growing asparagus at home:

Give asparagus room. It will spread, and it doesn’t really like to share space with other plants. Count on that when determining where you are going to plant yours.
Asparagus loves full sun. However, it does need to be watered. It is one of those plants that you will want to keep an eye on to be sure it is not getting dried out. Ideally, you may even want to have some drip irrigation in your asparagus patch.
Asparagus is a little picky when it comes to soil quality. It is more responsive to soil higher in Ph and rich in organic matter. Show your asparagus growing soil some love before and during the growing process.

Getting started with asparagus, you can order seeds, but it is easier to start with growing crowns. Crowns can be purchased locally at specialty nurseries like North Haven Gardens.

This handy guide from Texas A&M will also give you more important details.