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Title: Watering Asparagus
Post by: Barnowl on April 20, 2007, 13:38:32

A neighbour's gone away for a fortnight and given us the run of his asparagus bed.

How much water should we give them?

Title: Re: Watering Asparagus
Post by: David R on April 20, 2007, 15:15:05

dare I say it, but none if they are established. If newly planted, give them a good weekly watering.
Did they say you could have any spears which appear?

Title: Re: Watering Asparagus
Post by: tim on April 20, 2007, 15:49:23

Agree - but remember that the roots are 5" down - needs a lot of water to reach them.

Title: Re: Watering Asparagus
Post by: Trixiebelle on April 20, 2007, 15:49:33

I've given mine a liquid feed today (rotted comfrey water ... and it didn't arf PONG)
Otherwise I never water it.

Have they only gone for a fortnight? I'd be tempted to phone the travel agents and cancel their return tickets 'til the asparagus has finished ;D

Title: Re: Watering Asparagus
Post by: Jeannine on April 20, 2007, 19:58:52

I don't water mine

Title: Re: Watering Asparagus
Post by: grotbag on April 20, 2007, 20:11:22

unless they are new plants i wouldnt water them either

Title: Re: Watering Asparagus
Post by: allaboutliverpool on April 20, 2007, 22:09:59

I have put lots of manure under my asparagus and presumably that is what every one else does. There therefore shold be no need to water.
I certainly do not want to have to water mine.

http://www.allaboutliverpool.com/allaboutallotments_Vegetables_asparagus.html

Title: Re: Watering Asparagus
Post by: Barnowl on April 21, 2007, 18:28:51

Thanks for the advice and yes, they are away for a fortnight and we can help ourselves :)

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