This gourmet crop takes time to grow, but the results are well worth it. Asparagus is one of the first vegetables that is ready to harvest in the spring and also one of the few perennial vegetables grown in the garden. Asparagus, viewed as the height of indulgence, can be grown in any garden with the correct care. If you love asparagus and want to grow some yourself, discover how to cultivate your own tasty, tender spears.