Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
agricultural areas
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Brotweizen
Gemüsespargel
In French
pain de blé
Asperge
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
Asparagus
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
Asparagus
In Polish
chleb pszenny
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Triticum
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Asparagus
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Wheat and Asparagus Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Asparagus are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Asparagus
Care of Bread Wheat and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.