"David in Normandy" wrote in message
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On 26/04/2010 15:42, ~Brian~ wrote:
My wife who absolutely loves asparagus, has asked me could we grow some
ourselves (expensive to purchase from shops). I've had a look around and
see
that the crowns are quite reasonably priced (Dobbies £1.99 per Crown) so
that's not a problem.
My query is this - how many crowns would be suitable (only the two of
us),
and are there any obvious pitfalls that can be avoided by a newcomer to
growing this veg?


Takes two or three years before you can harvest your first crop. I planted
my crowns nearly five years ago and we are overrun with the stuff now. I
planted 8 crowns. It likes lots of well rotted compost in the soil and
well watering.

Asparagus was originally a salt marsh plant so that watering with salt water
(sea water if it is available) is very beneficial and a great slug deterent
when the new spears are emerging.

Phil