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Asparagus is one of the most boujee perennial crops to put into your S&P 500—(perennial garden investment portfolio) but getting it right starts long before the first harvest.

In this episode of White Strawberries, I walk you through everything you need to know about planting asparagus crowns, preparing the perfect soil, and creating a bed that will produce for decades- and also not doing any of things and giving a go anyway... 👌

 I also share how I'm establishing asparagus in my own food forest.

Whether you're planting your very first crowns or adding asparagus to an established garden, this episode will help you create a productive patch that keeps rewarding you year after year.

🌱 What You'll Discover

  •  Why most gardeners choose crowns instead of growing from seed 
  •  How to prepare an asparagus bed that lasts for decades 
  •  The soil conditions asparagus loves 
  •  Traditional trench planting versus modern no-dig methods 
  •  When to harvest—and when to leave your plants alone 
  •  How many asparagus plants you need to feed your family 


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🎧 Previous White Strawberries Episodes Mentioned

Run until the 18th of August 2026

Supercharge Your Garden
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30 cuttings / mix of 15 varieties of plants- Sent out September only

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