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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Multiveg on March 21, 2005, 11:36:26

Title: asparagus
Post by: Multiveg on March 21, 2005, 11:36:26

Maybe I am being impatient, but there is no sign of asparagus poking its head up through the soil. This is the third year of the crowns and I am looking forward to the odd harvest this year. When should I be expecting the asparagus to show itself?

Title: Re: asparagus
Post by: gavin on March 21, 2005, 18:26:45

Not for a few weeks yet (May?)  :(

All best - Gavin

Title: Re: asparagus
Post by: fred on March 21, 2005, 19:40:51

I have just had one shoot showing through but unfortunately a slug got the first bite

I was pleased to see a second just below the surface unharmed

Title: Re: asparagus
Post by: jamie on March 21, 2005, 21:16:15

Yesterday I saw 3 spears breaking the surface on my established bed. I think the asparagus season has started! No sign on my new bed (3 year old). My plot is on the south coast.

(http://img158.exs.cx/img158/4103/asparagus19wh.jpg)

Title: Re: asparagus
Post by: Jesse on March 21, 2005, 21:50:50

oooh, I want to grow asparagus. Please tell me everything about growing it. Is it easy, how much space do I need, when do I plant it, how do I look after it, etc etc.

Title: Re: asparagus
Post by: Mrs Ava on March 21, 2005, 22:01:15

Phew.  Good to know.  Spent a good 5 minutes on my hands and knees this morning examining my asparagus bed, but nothing...then spent a further couple of minutes examining my neighbours asparagus bed, and nothing!  I can now sit back leisurely....mind you...slugs you say....  :-\