asparagus

[CrealCritter]

At first picking of the early shoots that happen before the end of freezing temps, I do take all shoots big enough to eat because they will freeze back and be lost anyway.

Once killing frosts are over, I leave the young plants alone. I have not noticed any loss of young plants by doing it this way. Whether I harvest the shoot or the frost gets it, the plant recovers for me.

Thank You for the info 👍

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[farmerjan]

Where did you get your asparagus seed? I want to establish a bed here, and cannot find seed locally... and as you know crowns are expensive...

 

[R2elk]

Don't know if this is a reputable site and it does seem a tad high at $3.50 for 10 seeds.

Martha Washington asparagus seeds

 

[Mini Horses]

1.99 for 50 seed...https://seednerds.com/products/asparagus-mary-washington-seeds-heirloom-seeds-asparagus-seeds-vegetable-seeds-open-pollinated-non-gmo

 

[R2elk]

1.99 for 50 seed...https://seednerds.com/products/asparagus-mary-washington-seeds-heirloom-seeds-asparagus-seeds-vegetable-seeds-open-pollinated-non-gmo

Yes, Mary Washington seeds are readily available. Try finding Martha Washington seeds.

 

[CrealCritter]

Our co-op has asparagus root crowns and they are pretty decent looking... $25 for 25 in a bunch... so I think that is reasonable... I might go on and get one bunch... Have to see what kind they are... would get a year ahead... and still do some seeds.

That sounds reasonable 👍 and like you said it'll jump a year.

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[murphysranch]

Nibble them right there in the garden!!!

 

[Lazy Gardener]

I would definitely buy an all male variety. Of course... if you are thinking VERY LONG term... you might not mind having some plants that will self propagate! Of course, most likely, you can take root cuttings, and they will be quicker to establish than seedlings.

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[Mini Horses]

You can buy the older root stock, just costs more. IMO it's worth it. It's like fruit trees, I don't want to wait 5-7 yrs for fruit! So, I buy something ready to produce in a year.

 

[R2elk]

Thank you for the reply 😊. Any thoughts on Jersey Knight ?

Good luck finding any Jersey Knight, Jersey Giant or Jersey Supreme. The Jersey line has been discontinued. There may be some stock remaining but don't count on it. I love my Jersey Giant.

Jersey asparagus discontinued