Asparagus

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£18.95
Edible
Vegetable

Asparagus is a rewarding addition to any home garden, offering fresh, flavorful spears year after year. With proper care, this long-lasting perennial can thrive for up to 20 years, making it an essential choice for both new and experienced gardeners.

Planting Guidelines

Plant asparagus crowns from April to May to ensure optimal growth. Choose a deep, rich, and well-drained soil, free from perennial weeds. Space the crowns 22 cm apart in rows that are 45 cm apart. Preparing the soil by adding quality farmyard manure in autumn will promote healthy development.

Variety Selection

We offer a range of asparagus varieties to suit different garden preferences. From traditional green asparagus to unique purple varieties, you can choose the type that best fits your garden aesthetic and culinary needs. Explore our Asparagus Plants collection to find the perfect variety for your space.

Maintenance Tips

Maintaining your asparagus bed is straightforward. Ensure regular watering, especially during dry spells, and apply annual fertilization to support vigorous growth. Consistent weed control is essential to keep your asparagus healthy and productive.

Harvesting Instructions

After the first two years of establishment, you can begin harvesting asparagus spears each spring. Harvesting should be done carefully to encourage continuous production and sustain your garden’s yield for decades.

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Asparagus is a perennial vegetable known for producing tender, flavourful spears each spring. Once planted, asparagus requires patience, as it may take a couple of years to establish. However, it rewards gardeners with bountiful harvests for up to 20 years. Ideal for garden beds, raised beds, or allotments, asparagus thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun. Harvesting typically begins in the third year, with the best spears picked in early spring for maximum freshness.

  • Produces tender, flavourful spears every spring
  • Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
  • Perfect for long-term planting in garden beds, raised beds, or allotments
  • Low-maintenance once established

What's Included

Pots: Get strong, ready-to-plant asparagus crowns in 2 litre pots. Plant them directly in your garden or allotment for a quick start to your asparagus bed. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time March to May
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 45cm
Height and Spread 100cm x 60cm
Annual or Perennial Perennial

What You Need To Know About “Asparagus”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Asparagus plants are a long-lived perennial vegetable, prized for their tender, flavourful spears. They thrive in sunny, well-drained locations and, once established, will provide bountiful harvests year after year. Perfect for home gardeners looking for a gourmet vegetable, asparagus requires some patience but will reward you with productive crops for up to two decades.

  • Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Produces tender, nutritious spears each spring
  • Ideal for long-term planting in gardens or allotments
  • Low-maintenance once established

Asparagus plants are a long-lived perennial vegetable, prized for their tender, flavourful spears. They thrive in sunny, well-drained locations and, once established, will provide bountiful harvests year after year. Perfect for home gardeners looking for a gourmet vegetable, asparagus requires some patience but will reward you with productive crops for up to two decades.

  • Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Produces tender, nutritious spears each spring
  • Ideal for long-term planting in gardens or allotments
  • Low-maintenance once established
Planting Timeautumn, spring
Sunlight & PositioningFull sun
Where to PlantWildlife gardens
Growing LocationLoam, Sand
Planting Timeautumn, spring
Sunlight & PositioningFull sun
Where to PlantWildlife gardens
Growing LocationLoam, Sand

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for asparagus plants?

Asparagus thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering is essential, especially in the early years of growth.

When can I start harvesting asparagus?

Harvest asparagus lightly in the second year after planting. Full harvests can begin in the third year, during the spring season.

How do I care for asparagus plants after harvesting?

Allow the fern-like foliage to grow after harvesting. This helps nourish the roots for the following year’s growth. Cut back foliage in late autumn.

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