What type of soil should I layer on top of my asparagus bed?
Question:
What type of soil should I layer on top of my asparagus bed?
Answer:
Jonathan Foster, Community Education Assistant
Asparagus crowns should be planted in a pre-dug furrow and covered with light, sandy (and therefore well-draining) soil so that water doesn’t accumulate at the roots and shoots can easily penetrate the surface. If the soil below the furrow is equally light and porous, the crowns can be buried 6-8″ deep; if not, cheat them up to about 4″ below the surface to make sure the root structure doesn’t get compacted.
Here is our bulletin on growing asparagus in Maine. It offers detailed advice on this step and all the others in managing your asparagus crop.