The productivity of asparagus male and female plants of standard cultivars, i.e. Mary Washington, D’Argenteuili hative and Viking, was investigated in the period of 2000–2002. The research on the intensity of shoots formation, resprouting the asparagus bushes in the period of winter, was carried out. It was found that the productivity of asparagus depends on the genetic characteristics of the cultivar, gender of the plant and meteorological conditions. The most productive variety of asparagus is Mary Washington. The highest yield of shoots is received from the male plants of this cultivar. However, the marketable quality of female plants’ shoots is higher. All the standard cultivar are suitable for resprouting in the period of winter. The biochemical composition of asparagus shoots depends on the characteristics of the cultivar.