Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger'

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Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger' is a robust and reliable variety, offering uniform, thick spears with excellent disease resistance. Perfect for gardens or allotments, it thrives in diverse climates, delivering delicious harvests consistently.

Uniform thick spears
Excellent disease resistance
Thrives in diverse climates
Ideal for gardens or allotments
Consistent, delicious harvests

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Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger' is a high-yielding variety renowned for its uniform, thick spears and exceptional resistance to common asparagus diseases. This variety performs well in various climates, making it a versatile choice for gardeners. It is perfect for planting in gardens and allotments, ensuring fresh, home-grown asparagus for years to come.

Grows best in full sun
Ideal for gardens and allotments
Produces uniform, thick spears with excellent disease resistance
High-yielding and reliable

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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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Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger' is a reliable variety that delivers high yields of uniform, thick spears. Known for its excellent disease resistance, it is perfect for gardens and allotments.

Grows best in full sun
Ideal for gardens and allotments
Produces uniform, thick spears with excellent disease resistance
High-yielding and reliable

Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger' is a reliable variety that delivers high yields of uniform, thick spears. Known for its excellent disease resistance, it is perfect for gardens and allotments.

Grows best in full sun
Ideal for gardens and allotments
Produces uniform, thick spears with excellent disease resistance
High-yielding and reliable

Planting Time	Second year planting
Sunlight & Positioning	Full sun
Where to Plant	Gardens and allotments
Growing Location	Gardens or allotments

Planting Time	Second year planting
Sunlight & Positioning	Full sun
Where to Plant	Gardens and allotments
Growing Location	Gardens or allotments

Choose a sunny area for your Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger' crowns, whether in a garden or allotment. Plant them in well-drained soil for the best growth.

Asparagus needs full sun, so choose a spot with plenty of direct sunlight
Plant crowns in well-drained soil, ensuring the roots are well spread out
Space crowns 30-45cm apart in rows that are 1.5m apart
Cover the crowns with 5-7cm of soil and water well after planting

Choose a sunny area for your Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger' crowns, whether in a garden or allotment. Plant them in well-drained soil for the best growth.

Asparagus needs full sun, so choose a spot with plenty of direct sunlight
Plant crowns in well-drained soil, ensuring the roots are well spread out
Space crowns 30-45cm apart in rows that are 1.5m apart
Cover the crowns with 5-7cm of soil and water well after planting

Right Planting Spot	Grows best in full sun
Soil Preparation	Soil coverage depth 5-7 cm
How To Plant	Plant at depth of 20 cm
Spacing	30-45 cm, 1.5 m rows

Right Planting Spot	Grows best in full sun
Soil Preparation	Soil coverage depth 5-7 cm
How To Plant	Plant at depth of 20 cm
Spacing	30-45 cm, 1.5 m rows

Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger' is easy to care for and will provide fresh, thick spears for many years. With proper planting and care, you’ll enjoy bountiful harvests each spring.

Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry weather
Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Avoid harvesting in the first year to allow plants to establish
Cut back the foliage in late autumn after it has turned yellow

Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger' is easy to care for and will provide fresh, thick spears for many years. With proper planting and care, you’ll enjoy bountiful harvests each spring.

Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry weather
Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Avoid harvesting in the first year to allow plants to establish
Cut back the foliage in late autumn after it has turned yellow

Right Sunlight and Position	Full sun, gardens or allotments
Watering and Feeding	Water regularly during growth
Support and Pruning	Stop cutting mid-summer
Additional Tips	Harvest in third year

Right Sunlight and Position	Full sun, gardens or allotments
Watering and Feeding	Water regularly during growth
Support and Pruning	Stop cutting mid-summer
Additional Tips	Harvest in third year