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Asparagus varieties that thrive in Marylands #894804

Asked March 18, 2025, 3:52 PM EDT

I would like to plant asparagus this year and I would like advice on which variety would thrive in Md 20818. Thanks!

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

We don't have specific cultivar recommendations for asparagus aside from selecting male varieties. (Asparagus plants are either male-flowered or female-flowered.) Since female plants fruit, they are a bit less vigorous overall, since ripening seed takes a lot of resources that could otherwise be contributing to more growth. Therefore, male plants can produce a bigger harvest. You can find cultivation tips, if useful, in our Growing Asparagus web page.

Miri

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