Foxtail Asparagus pre-harvest management
[Scientific name] Asparagus densiflorus (Kunth) Jessop cv. Myers [other middle names] Foxtail Wuzhu, Myers Asparagus, Melbourne Asparagus [general] Liliaceae Asparagus [origin] South Africa, this species is a gardening variety. [Gardening Features] Foxtail Asparagus has a leafy, green grass and a cylindrical shape. Its texture is very strong and it gives a feeling of plush hair. It is mainly used as a leaflet for flower arrangements. [Pre-harvest management] Planting density is 6-9 plants per square meter. Foxtail Tianmendong prefers a slightly damp soil environment, which is more tolerant to drought. If the soil is too humid, the leaves tend to yellow. It is generally not necessary to apply basal fertilizers in cultivation, and the application of thin liquid fertilizer once a week during the vigorous growth stage can make the plants grow well. Foxtail Asparagus prefers a sunny environment, but should be shaded during the high season of summer and autumn. A well-ventilated environment helps the photosynthesis of plants to proceed smoothly. Foxtail asparagus is hi and warm, its optimum growth temperature is 20-30°C, and the overwintering temperature is not lower than 5°C.