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Anybody assist on the above subject, where to purchase, special care & requirements thanks all...
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Hi Philmebeli and welcome to the Vine. I like your name (Fill me belly
). Sorry can't help on the asparagus but you'll get plenty of friendly advice on here.
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I think you plant crowns in the spring?Comment
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Usually you buy crowns (roots) in early spring and plant then, I have seen pot grown asparagus at a local garden centre but they were EXPENSIVE!!!
I have a somewhat similar problem - I've germinated asparagus seed (Connovers Collosal) which grew really well, but they're still in pots in the greenhouse due to various things like working full time, a new grandson, and total disorganisation. Do I overwinter them in the greenhouse or take a chance and plant them on the lottie?Comment
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I'm sort of hoping that they grow OK from an autumn planting, as i have ordered some 'autumn planting crowns. This thread got me a bit worried, so I've done a bit of a 'google' (other search angines are available
)and came up with the following page:
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gar...5/november.phpComment
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You really need to dig an asparagus trench/bed well in advance of planting, a good couple of feet deep and manure well. In early spring raise up the middle of the trench with soil to approx 6 - 8 inches below soil level before planting your crowns. You can't cut any spears for a couple of years but leave the ferns on till autumn and when they go yellow cut them back to just above ground level. You could collect the seed and have a go at propogating from seed in the meantime. Manure well after cutting back. Looking forward to a good crop next year 4 years in the making
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I should have also said that an Autumn planting is fine as long as you have prepared your bed first.Comment
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