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Post by trudy on Jan 25, 2006 18:09:06 GMT -6
  I was in the garden a little while ago, had to unload some palets I had picked up for a future compost bin. I had planted 10 asparagus plants back in the phall, early winter. Now I've got 3 spears. I'm so excited they made it. I don't think all 10 plants made it though, but at least 3 did. lol. I know to you veteran asparagus grower this isn't a big deal, but to a southerner that doesn't grow it, believe me ITS A BIG DEAL. I've never see it grow here in this area. Thats why I was so surprised to see it offered at Walmart in town here. Anything special I need to know from you seasoned grower on this plant. I know I am suppose to NOT pick it for another year, right? trudy
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Post by jeanette on Jan 25, 2006 18:15:46 GMT -6
oh congradulations  |
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jan 25, 2006 18:54:52 GMT -6
Oh, it is a big deal Trudy, and it will get bigger. Assuming you planted crowns, yes you should wait. It's hard tho huh! I waited 4 years for mine to start going strong, but I planted seed. And for the first three years, it was all I could do not to cut a few..actually, did cut a few...just a taste  |
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Post by trudy on Jan 25, 2006 20:23:33 GMT -6
Yes they were crowns that I traded for. Then the other day while at Lowe's in Macon (coming back from taking DD to school I stopped by and there they had some Mary Washington. I got 1 pack of 10 there. Then here locally at W-mart they had some Jersey Giants. Macon is almost 3 hrs north east from me, so I'd expect them to have them, but not this far down cause of the heat, but there they were. I bought 2 packs that had 6 in each. So now I have an additional 22 plants to put somewhere. So Phil or whomever. after this year I can start actually using them? They were older crowns from what the trader told me. They had been neglected and he no longer wanted them. Am I understanding it right, 1 year for crowns. 3 yrs for seeds, correct? Trudy
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Post by chickenfarmer on Jan 25, 2006 22:38:41 GMT -6
lucky for you
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2006 5:06:29 GMT -6
Asparagus!!! The only expirience I have is from "pops" patch.But I think yer pretty close to right.From what I've seen, crowns range from 2-3 yrs. Depends on conditions!  Since I've "gained" a few patches myself by movin here, I'm no expert, I'd say give it at least a year! 
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jan 26, 2006 5:54:28 GMT -6
XDX is correct the general rule is NOT to harvest crown planted asparagus the first year, harvest for no more than 2 weeks the second, then harvest the third year for 3 weeks or more, or until many smaller, more spindly spears start to show, over harvesting will weaken the crowns and lessen the harvest, on the upside, you will be enjoying a well maintained bed for 15-20 years!!
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Post by trudy on Jan 26, 2006 8:47:19 GMT -6
Great, thank you both. trudy
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Post by douglas on Jan 27, 2006 5:52:49 GMT -6
Hey sorry I'm late here Trudy so heres a great big for all yer hard work that payed off  |
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