Asparagus has excellent potential as a fresh crop for local markets. According to Pick-Your-Own Farming (1), a practical handbook on truck farming and direct marketing by Wampler and Motes, asparagus has been among the top ten moneymakers. Before planting, though, farmers should make sure that the local market for asparagus is not already saturated. To estimate how many acres to plant, first determine the population residing within 25 miles of the farm. One acre of asparagus for every ten thousand people is a good rule of thumb.
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ATTRA National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service |
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United States Department of Agriculture |
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