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Old 31-08-2004, 06:06 PM
griz
 
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Gary Woods wrote:

"Cat" wrote:

I want to establish a few crowns of rhubarb and asparagus (I would'nt *kill*
for asparagus, but would probably gouge an eye out or two), and wonder
whether now is the time to plant those?


Both those are usually planted from crowns in the spring. I'm a big fan of
growing asparagus from seed in a nursery bed; "costs" an extra season, but
you get much better plants at much lower cost.


I hoped to do the same, but I've not had any success. I had an old packet
of asparagus seeds (cannot remember which variety) and tried sowing them in
the greenhouse a few times this year, but none germinated. Used a seed
tray, small pots, standard potting compost, home made compost, nothing.

Should I sow them outside, when, and any recommendations of which variety
to use

Any advice would be greatly appreciated