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    Thank goodness, my asparagus is coming through! Was a little concerned as I had to transplant it back in February and know they don't like it so thought I might have lost them. This will be its third year so was hoping to harvest some. My question is will the fact that I've transplanted it set it back,meaning I won't be able to harvest as much as I normally would have done? (Does that make sense?)
    AKA Angie

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    I would see how much comes up, selfraising, and maybe only take a small crop if it's looking really strong and healthy. You don't want to set it back even further

    I cheered my OH up immensely yesterday on the lottie, by finding a couple of tiny spears whilst weeding the asparagus bed. We've planted crowns two years in a row, following a very poor showing from the first lot we put in, and I think he was beginning to fear we were doomed to no asparagus, ever!

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    • #3
      I keep on hoping for mine.


      Planted back in January/December..


      Still no signs..
      Just an Office Guy trying to grow own food

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Eyren View Post
        I would see how much comes up, selfraising, and maybe only take a small crop if it's looking really strong and healthy. You don't want to set it back even further

        I cheered my OH up immensely yesterday on the lottie, by finding a couple of tiny spears whilst weeding the asparagus bed. We've planted crowns two years in a row, following a very poor showing from the first lot we put in, and I think he was beginning to fear we were doomed to no asparagus, ever!
        Thanks will do that! I will have to restrain myself tho, as I really love aspargus
        AKA Angie

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        • #5
          Will have to go out and see if there is any sign of mine doing anything. Now in its fourth year, but each year I seem to loose a plant during the winter and I only have about 5 left out of 20.

          Ian

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          • #6
            Gosh!!!- we'll have to wait at least another 3 weeks!!!

            Yup- I'd crop sparingly- you're bound to have cut off some roots when transplanting?????
            "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

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            • #7
              Mine's in its second year and most have started to show. The biggest ones being about as long as my thumb. I'll have to use all my will power to resist the 'till next year. Good luck with yours!

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              • #8
                Mine poked through today, about the thickness of a small match is this right?

                When ever I see them on pictures they look thicker..

                They are 1yr old crowns..


                Dave
                Just an Office Guy trying to grow own food

                http://www.allotment13.blogspot.com/

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by DaveInBraknell View Post
                  Mine poked through today, about the thickness of a small match is this right?

                  When ever I see them on pictures they look thicker..

                  They are 1yr old crowns..


                  Dave
                  That sounds about right. They will be thicker next year!
                  Warning: I have a dangerous tendency to act like I know what I'm talking about.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Demeter View Post
                    That sounds about right. They will be thicker next year!

                    Thanks Demeter!

                    Dave
                    Just an Office Guy trying to grow own food

                    http://www.allotment13.blogspot.com/

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                    • #11
                      mine has come through too
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                      • #12
                        Yipee! Looks like others are also getting signs of growth. How long can you harvest them for?
                        AKA Angie

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                        • #13
                          I read May then let them get on with it to supply energy for next year..
                          Just an Office Guy trying to grow own food

                          http://www.allotment13.blogspot.com/

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Demeter View Post
                            That sounds about right. They will be thicker next year!
                            Indeed - last year ours were about the thickness of a kitchen skewer, but the one I found at the weekend (from 2-yr-old crowns) was the size of my little finger

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                            • #15
                              Thanks guys, I invested quite a bit of energy and time in putting the bed together seems it is going to plan albeit slowly


                              Dave
                              Just an Office Guy trying to grow own food

                              http://www.allotment13.blogspot.com/

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