Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Fibre
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
X TRITICOSECALE
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Triticale
In German
Gemüsespargel
Triticale
In French
Asperge
triticale
In Spanish
Asparagus
triticale
In Greek
σπαράγγι
τριτικάλε
In Portuguese
Asparagus
triticale
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
pszenżyto
In Latin
Asparagus
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Agaricales
Genus
Asparagus
Triticosecale
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
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Season and Care of Asparagus and Triticale
Season and care of Asparagus and Triticale is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Triticale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Triticale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Triticale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Triticale Physical Information
Asparagus and Triticale physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Triticale are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Triticale flower color: Yellow
- Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Asparagus and Triticale
Care of Asparagus and Triticale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Triticale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.