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I went to buy some asparagus crowns today but they looked shrivelled and dead. I bought seeds instead. I realised I am very late in sowing these, but what will happen? I do have a greenhouse I can shelter them in the winter if need be. Will they catch up next year or not survive?
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Save Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock. Coma and Painted Lady butterflies. Dont cut stinging nettles in summer.
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can't tell you.I can tell you that I have some very tiny seedlings given to me by next door neighbour that I'm intending to pot up and leave alone until next year, overwintering in the greenhouse.
Let's find out together
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i purchased 50 asparagus seed in August 09 as a few of my pupils wanted to grow some. I sowed them in modules & got 100% germination. They were potted on as they grew & kept in a well covered cold frame over winter. Come spring I thought I had lost them all as the ferns which died back in autumn 09 just didn't want to show any new growth. However 37 survived & are growing very nicely. I would therefore expect yours to survive & thrive as mine have. Unfortunately the pupils at school have lost interest so I will plant them on one of my allotments, Shame. Anyway with respect what have you got to lose by planting them up. Otherwise why not sow half now & half in spring.Comment
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Grew mine from seed a few years ago, left them in the pots for too long and planted out in spring the following year. They survived and are thriving. Good luck.Comment
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Yes , I did sow all 10 of them as soon as I bought them, sounds like they should be fine. Thanks yall.Save Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock. Coma and Painted Lady butterflies. Dont cut stinging nettles in summer.
Only cut nettles grown in the shade.Comment
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