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What’s the Difference Between Male and Female Asparagus Plants?

Young asparagus spears growing in the garden showing the bright green stalks and slightly darker heads, with a garden scene in soft focus in the background.

Asparagus, the reigning edible perennial of the backyard vegetable garden, has both male and female plants. But how does this affect the way you grow and harvest these delicious spring veggies? Keep reading to learn more about the difference between male and female asparagus plants – and why it matters.

Great Tips: A Grower’s Guide to Asparagus

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Tired of seeing annual vegetables come and go? Then it’s time to plant asparagus in your gardening corner of the world! With the right care and less maintenance than most other crops, a couple years of patience will bring up asparagus spears each spring for years and years. Find your complete guide to growing the perennial right here, at Gardener’s Path.