Atlas (Asparagus Variety)-Outdoor
Maintenance Level
Low
Placements
Outdoor
Toxic
Non-toxic
Fragrance
No
Seasons
spring and summer
Plant Height
4 to 5 feet
Water Frequency
Winter
Water sparingly
Summer
Water regularly
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
No need
Summer
Monthly once
Hybrid asparagus variety, known for vigorous growth, high yields of uniform spears, and good disease resistance. Perennial.
From underground crowns, producing spears in spring and ferns later.
Edible, nutritious spears; high and reliable yields.
Dos
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, water regularly during growth, fertilize annually, allow ferns to grow after harvest to strengthen the crown, harvest spears when they are about 7-9 inches tall.
Don'ts
Harvest in the first 1-2 years, overwater, plant in poorly draining soil, heavily harvest after mid-season (let ferns grow).