Why Asparagus Should be grown on Raised beds?

A nice crop of tender asparagus

The main reason for growing Asparagus on raised beds is one of good drainage. Asparagus is not too particular as to soil type - light or heavy - but it should always have good drainage. Commercially, Asparagus is normally grown in light or silt soils that have drainage trenches around the production fields.

There is no problem in growing asparagus on the flat bed - as long as it is well-drained and does not at any time become waterlogged - summer or winter.

When starting a new bed - raised bed or not - try to get one-year-old crowns. These will establish better than the older crowns which are often sold. Expect to wait three years before proper cropping from your asparagus beds.