Description
Perhaps the most common asparagus variety grown by home gardeners since its introduction in 1919 mainly due that if provides high yields of medium sized flavourful green spears. All asparagus are perennial vegetables and will give many years of production when properly maintained which includes the most vital step in bed preparation ( https://twiningvinegarden.com/asparagus-growing/) . As with all asparagus, conservative harvesting must be practiced (to build root strength) where the spears become attractive finely cut ferny foliage.
We growing a lot of seed this year to meet the demand for roots.
- Seed Count: 25-30
- Collection Date: Sept 2021
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height and Width: 1.5m x 1m
- Germination test type: actual 90%
How to germinate Asparagus officinalis seeds:
Soak seed 24-48 hours. Sow them in a baggie or thinly in a flat or pots. We baggie sow ours with the seed wrapped in moist coffee filters (see demo on our facebook page) and put on gentle warmth (20C). Germination starts around the fifth day. Because of the quick success in this technique we don’t use any other method but direct sowings can take weeks. When growing its best to have a rich medium to size up the roots quickly. Best medium to use is a humus rich one with a little perlite and compost added. Medium should be just on the moist side not overly wet. Don’t provide strong indirect light, dappled shade is best. Transplant out to permanent bed. NEVER use fresh manure in the spring as this will burn the roots. Heavy feeders
