Asparagus (Aspargus officinalis) .pptx

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- Asparagus is a perennial vegetable plant that grows from underground crowns.
- It has slender, erect stems (called spears) that can reach 2-6 feet tall.
- The stems are green or purple, with a smooth, glossy texture.
- The leaves are small, scale-like, and grouped in clusters.
- The plant produces small, bell-shaped flowers in the summer.

History and Cultural Significance

- Native to the Mediterranean region, Asparagus has been cultivated for over 2,000 years.
- It was prized by the ancient Greeks and Romans for its flavor and medicinal properties.
- Today, it's a popular vegetable worldwide, enjoyed for its unique taste and nutritional benefits.

Types and Varieties

- Green Asparagus: most common variety, with thick, tender spears.
- Purple Asparagus: sweeter and less fibrous than green, with a deeper color.
- White Asparagus: grown underground to prevent chlorophyll production, with a milder flavor.
- Wild Asparagus: smaller, thinner spears with a stronger flavor.

Culinary Uses

- Steamed, roasted, grilled, sautéed, or boiled as a side dish.
- Used in salads, soups, pasta dishes, and stir-fries.
- Pickled or canned for preservation.

Nutritional Benefits

- Low in calories, rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and folate.
- Good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.

Growing and Care

- Prefers well-drained soil, full sun, and regular watering.
- Plant crowns in early spring or fall, and harvest in spring.
- Regular fertilization and pest management are necessary.

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1. RAJMATA VIJAYRAJE SCINDIA KRISHI VISHWA VIDYALAYA GWALIOR B.M.college of agriculture Khandwa Subject:- Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping (HRT-221 ) Topic :- PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF ASPARAGUS Submitted to :- Dr. Smita Agrawal Dept. of Horticulture Submitted By :- Tushhar Dahare

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3. Subtitle Morphology MorpholHerbaceous perennial plant can grow 2-7 feet tall . Flowers are bell shaped with six tepal fused together at the base.'leaves ', are needle like cladodes (Modified stems)☐ Roots system is adventitious . Flowers are greenish yellow in colour . Fruit is small Asparagus is a cross pollinating plant.Male and female flowers are born in separated plants.Asparagus is a cross pollination crop Male plants are higher yielding than female plant.

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5. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Subtitle MEDICINAL VALUE The ancient Greek physician Galen (prominent among the Romans, mentioned asparagus as a beneficial herb during the second century . The Indian Ananga Ranga attributes to "special phosphorus elements" that also counteract fatigue . Help to fought against cancer. (Glutathione ) ☐ Packed with Antioxidants.Blood sugar controllerBrain booster

6. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Subtitle SOME IMPORTANT VARIETIES :- Mary Washington (recommended by IARI, New Delhi) Marth WashingtonNew JerseyWaltham WashingtonViking There are mainly four types of Asparagus: Green Asparagus Purple Asparagus White Asparagus Wild Asparagus

7. Subtitle GREEN ASPARAGUS ជ This is the main cultivated type of asparagus.About 60% of asparagus is green asparagus.The stems are use for vegetables. PURPLE ASPARAGUS Purple asparagus is a similar in appearance.Higher sugar content than other asparagus varieties.Purple asparagus colour comes from the high levels of anthocyanins in the spears..

8. Subtitle WILD ASPARAGUS This is a type of asparagus which grown naturally.Mainly grown in the wild area.They are mainly toxic & sub-toxic. WHITE ASPARAGUS White asparagus is simply green asparagus that has never seen the light of day.Medicinal value is very high .

9. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Subtitle SOIL TEMPERATURE CLIMATE Soil: Loamy sandy soilWell drained and fertile soil pH = 6.0-7.5 temperature: A cool season cropFor Favoring productivity the optimum temperature is 24°C-30°C (In day) 13°C 19°C (In night ). climate: Production well in mild to cold climates.Asparagus can be grown in a wide range o soils and under various climatic conditionsmoist climatic conditions.Climate withstands frost.Needs full sunlight for growth (long day plant).

10. Subtitle PROPAGATION SEED RATE NURSERYPROPAGATION: From seeds and crownsSeed rate:600 gm./ha to raise the nursery . Nursery raising: Asparagus is raised through seed as well as crowns.Time for raising nursery bed;Mid hills:- March - June High hills:- April – May PLANTING Time of planting:Mid hills :-January High hills:- March -April Depth of planting:20-30 cm. approx.Density of plants 30000/ha . Planting distance / Spacing: Spacing should be 150 cm. x 45 cm.☐ Crown is planted in furrows.The width of furrows are 30 cm. and deep of furrows are 25 cm.

11. Subtitle FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATION FYM :- FYM 30-40( tonnes /ha) N :-120 (kg/ha ) P ₂O :-100(kg/ha ) K :- 80 (kg/ha ) Half of FYM + Half of NPK apply in spring season . Nitrogen should be applied in 3-4 split doses duringplanting and harvesting.After harvesting, every year about 20-30 kg/ha Nitrogen are applied for better growth.Remaining half of the fertilizers should be applied after cutting of spears.

12. Subtitle IRRIGATION WEED CONTROLIRRIGATION : Well drained (open furrows) beds . Water logging would be harmful . Irrigating asparagus with 25 mm water per week during the fern growing stage. WEED CONTROL : Most of the grassy and perennial weeds in H.P. are controlled by the use of paraquat @2-3 kg/ha before emergence of spears . 2,4-D @2 kg/ha after harvesting of spearsand.Glyphosate @2-3 kg/ha before emergence of spears and again at the end of harvesting

13. Subtitle INSECT Main insects are Asparagus beetles Aphids Plant Bugs Alfalfa plant bugs Asparagus miner

14. Subtitle ASPARAGUS BEETLES CONTROLLED THROUGH : Maintenance Of Clean Bed . Elimination of over-water debris and any wild asparagus near the production area . Use pf insecticides like malathion @ 0.05%.

15. Subtitle CONTROL OF APHIDS CONTROLLED THROUGH : Maintenance of clean bed during the cutting.Disyston is effective as a control for asparagus aphid . Use pf insecticides like malathion @ 0.05%, triazophos @0.15%. The major diseases are Rust Fusarium crownSpear RotBlightVirus

16. Subtitle CONTROL OF RUST CONTROLLED THROUGH: Tolerant Cultivars.Proper management . Use fungicides like zineb after harvest . Clean cutting and burning old canes each year.

17. Subtitle BLANCHING Practiced to blanch the young spears. A common practices after harvesting the green asparagus . Hilling is done in case of large scale and here blanching is required . We should do the blanching to detoxify the plant and inactivating the activated enzymes.

18. Subtitle HARVESTING Asparagus is one of the earliest spring vegetables . Time period of fully matured asparagus minimum three(3) years and maximum seven - eight(7-8) years from planting . Normal harvest period for a fully developed asparagus bed is 8 weeks. The spear length should be approx. 20-25 cm on the time of harvesting . Harvested by cutting 3-4 cm below the surface soil

19. Subtitle YIELD After 7-8 years of planting a fully developed asparagus fields yield About 40-50 g/ha. STORAGE • Mature asparagus are stored for future . • The spears may be held at 0°C -2°C and 95% RH for no longer than 14-18 days.

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