11-05-2005, 09:57 AM
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wrote:
Hi - I purchased an asparagus crowns in the middle of April and planted
it out. The garden nursery said it was a two year old asparagus and
should crop this year, albeit lightly. I know its only been one month,
but it looks a bit spindly to me.
I think that's being very optimistic. If you eat this year's then
you'll not allow the asparagus to develop a lot.
We were told:-
First year take none, allow the plants to develop and establish
themselves.
Second year, take some.
Third year, should be in 'full production'.
Also, I just took the plant from its container and plonked it in the
ground with a bit of compost. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to
separate the spears - for the sake of not stressing the roots, I opted
not to. I'm now thinking that one plant (or crown?) will only feed me
one meal next year, which is a poor return - so perhaps I better go and
get a few more crowns. Or can I expect new spears to emerge from the
ground next year, and if so should I allow them to grow or nip them off
We got ten crowns, I think. About seven seem to have survived long
term, it gives us a meal or two but hardly a feast of asparagus.
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Chris Green
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