Three seasons pass before the asparagus plant can be harvested. In its first season of growth, a crown forms with six inches of root. In the second season, the crown grows into a fern. Asparagus can be harvested in its third year, and reaches its prime after 6-8 years, when it can yield as much as one to two tons per acre when grown commercially.

Asparagus was first cultivated about 2500 years ago in Greece. The name is a Greek word, meaning stalk or shoot. The Greeks believed asparagus was a herbal medicine which, among other things, would cure toothaches and prevent bee stings. Second century Physician, Galen, described asparagus as "cleansing and healing". Claims for medicinal benefits of asparagus persist to this day. The Romans became great lovers of asparagus, and grew it in high-walled courtyards. See similar questions...

Asparagus grows best in sandy, well-drained soil. In Michigan, most of the commercial acreage is on the west-central part of the state around Hart and Shelby in Oceana County, near Lake Michigan. Only the states of California and Washington produce more asparagus than Michigan. See similar questions...

In the West, the first tropical orchids arrived in Europe in the mid 18th century from the Caribbean region; in China, Korea and Japan, esteemed varieties have been grown since ancient times, around 3,000 years or more. And in other areas, indigenous peoples have marveled at great beauty and desired that it be close at hand, even as we do now, and have taken a plant or two from the surrounding forest to place on a handy rock or log...perhaps for tens of thousands of years. See similar questions...

Back to Mushroom FAQs menu] Yes, mushroom growers have worked out ways to cultivate morels, but these mushrooms are still among the most difficult to grow, at least in any quantity. For outdoor growing, some companies are selling morel "kits." With these, you prepare an outdoor space according to specifications and inoculate with morel spawn. Then, if you are lucky and weather conditions cooperate, you may see morels the following season. See similar questions...

To a new hair transplant patient, waiting for his hair to grow in can seem like an eternity. For those of us who have been there, we are anxious to see our new "look." In 3 to 6 months on average, patients will notice their new grafts growing in, slowly at first and not all at the same time. Hair grows at the rate of 1 cm to 1/2 inch per month and despite the claims of some products, there is no vitamin or herbal treatment that can cause your hair to grow faster. See similar questions...

In general, it can take 3-5 years and even up to 10 or longer for carcinoid tumors to grow. These are generally very slow-growing tumors. Serotonin is a chemical proFcoduct produced by some carcinoids in various amounts. It does not regulate the tumors. When in large amounts, it causes symptoms but in any amount, it is a useful marker for the presence of each tumor. 5HTP is the chemical precursor (for the substance) from which serotonin is made and is also a useful marker sometimes. See similar questions...

Let's start with your first question. Evergreen trees (conifers) grow at different rates. The trees on REAL TREE operations are harvested somewhere between 7 and 12 years. That's when they have reached the right size and shape for you, the customer. In the wild though, some evergreens (conifers) can be mature at 50 years and some may live to be thousands of years old. The oldest known evergreens (conifers) are the bristlecone pines that grow in the southwestern United States .. See similar questions...

Trim stem ends slightly and cook fresh asparagus for 5 -8 minutes in boiling water for a crisp and tender result. See similar questions...

Cut spears diagonally in 1/2 inch pieces, leaving tips whole. Stir-fry pieces in butter or hot oil, in a skillet or wok at medium high heat. Stir constantly until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. See similar questions...

Fresh Asparagus: Microwave fresh asparagus by placing one pound in a microwavable baking dish or serving bowl. If cooking whole spears, arrange with tips in center. Add about 1/4 cup water and cover tightly. Microwave at 100% power for 4 to 7 minutes for spears, 3 to 5 minutes for cuts and tips. Stir or turn halfway through cooking time. Frozen Asparagus: Microwave frozen asparagus in a covered microwavable baking dish with 2 tablespoons of water. See similar questions...

After the transplant procedure most of the transplanted hair goes through a healing phase of two months. After the initial two months the hair starts growing at the same rate as your non-transplanted hair. The average rate of growth is half an inch per month. See similar questions...

The new hair starts to grow between 14-16 weeks and will take at least 6 months for the new hair to make a significant cosmetic difference to your appearance. See similar questions...

The time it takes for trees to grow to their full size depends on many things. In some tropical areas, trees may reach their full size in 30 years. In other areas, where it is colder, it can take hundreds of years. Different species grow at different rates. When trees are planted as a crop for harvest, "full size" is the size that is pleasing to customers. So, the answer to this question is ... it depends! See similar questions...

The amount of time the hoof wall takes to grow from the coronet down to the ground is known as a hoof growth cycle or HGC. An HCG can take a horse anywhere from about 6 months give or take to about a year give or take. This timeframe really varies from horse to horse and other environmental factors such as time of year, lifestyle, amount of exercised etc. See similar questions...

An eight foot tree is probably 5 to 8 years old. Some species grow faster and the time depends greatly on how well the trees are cared for. See similar questions...

Usually about 3 months. Cotton in our area is ready to pick in July. The ginning season is July, August, September and October….the hottest time of the year! Cotton must be replanted every year. See similar questions...

Moulds growth can occur within 48-72 hours from the initial wetting period. If the presence of moisture is noted, then drying should take place immediately in order to minimize the potential for mould growth. See similar questions...

In general, seeds will germinate and sprout with herbs in 2 to 3 weeks and flowers in 3 to 4 weeks. Keep your Eggling moist and warm during that time. Plants should be good size in 2 to 3 months, when you can transplant them so that they can fully mature and the flowers can bloom. See similar questions...

A tree takes about four years from a seed to the time it is large enough to be put into the field. After this it will take on average about a foot a year. Different varieties will grow slower or faster than others. See similar questions...