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Originally posted by mcdood View PostThanks Bario1. Do you have a view on which is better for ease of care, cropping & taste?
Does the early Mondeo and late Guelph actually work out that way? Apologies for the inquisition but I've just planted these 2 varieties so curious.
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Noticed my Asparagus are just poking through, this is year 5 for mine so will be harvesting every spear up until the cut-off date. Really looking forward to this year and it is always best to harvest in the morning rather than the evening, older Asparagus beds can even be harvested twice a day they can grow so fast.
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Thanks Bario1. Do you have a view on which is better for ease of care, cropping & taste?
Does the early Mondeo and late Guelph actually work out that way? Apologies for the inquisition but I've just planted these 2 varieties so curious.
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Yeah the Wilko ones already had spindly sprouts which is why I've potted them up rather than in the ground at the moment, will compare against the others in a couple of years all being well.
That seems quite expensive for Aldi, you can get various varieties at 10 for £12.45 at Mr F. at the moment and cheaper if you buy more. Free P&P this weekend too , code, F19EMAR.
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Originally posted by mcdood View PostI also have 2 Wilko bought ones in pots to go in after frosts...Last edited by Gillykat; 30-03-2019, 12:09 PM.
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I have heard they are supposed to be a tad sweeter and more tender when cut in the morning.
Not got any here...used to grow them in the uk.
Jealous?.....moi?.....
Really excited for you all....it's so lovely to be able to grow and then pick your own. Well worth the wait!
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5cm!
Yesterday my 2nd spear had reached 5cm, just finishing a cuppa and then out to check again. number 1 nibbled by slugs <sniff>
This will be the 1st year of harvesting hence the twice daily checks!
VP
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Originally posted by Gillykat View PostJust planted my Stewart's Purple crowns yesterday so this will be a post I'll be making in 2021 Or is it 2022?
I also have 2 Wilko bought ones in pots to go in after frosts and I have some Connovers Collossal seeds in the propagator to fill any gaps in the bed.
Nice one Bario1, what variety are they?
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This is year four, so looking forward to a nice crop, they did pretty well last year.
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Just planted my Stewart's Purple crowns yesterday so this will be a post I'll be making in 2021 Or is it 2022?
How old are yours? Can you crop them yet?
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First asparagus spear!
Saw the first asparagus spear of the year poking through the compost today!Tags: None
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