Asparagus has few pest or disease problems and can
be grown without artificial pesticides, making it a
relatively easy crop to grow organically. Good weed
management, particularly during establishment, is
essential to promote healthy growth and satisfactory
yield and quality.
Organic asparagus production, like other vegetable
production systems, involves developing a functional
system that provides adequate fertility while
maintaining effective weed management. A wellmanaged
asparagus stand may stay productive for 15
years or more.
An understanding of the annual growth habit will
help in planning an organic management program.