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Can You Grow Asparagus in Georgia?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Asparagus grows as a perennial here — plant once and harvest for 20+ years.

Plant zones

2a–8b

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

2 years

About Asparagus

Asparagus is a long-term investment — it takes 2-3 years to establish but then produces for 20+ years.

Plant crowns in a permanent bed — asparagus cannot be moved. Do not harvest for 2 years while it establishes. Top-dress with compost each autumn. Allow ferns to grow after harvest to feed the roots.

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Gardening in Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Asparagus in Georgia?

Asparagus grows as a perennial here — plant once and harvest for 20+ years.

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Asparagus in Georgia?

See the planting guide for Asparagus — timing depends on your exact frost date.