Although asparagus can be grown from seed it is difficult time consuming and.
2 year old asparagus crowns for sale.
Judging from illustrations in old herbals the asparagus of the past was rather gawkish tall and narrow very similar in appearance to wild asparagus.
Starting asparagus plantings with one year old crowns is still the easiest and most popular method used by eastern and midwestern u s.
My original asparagus patch for example was started with two year old commercial plants.
Choose its spot in the garden carefully.
I get excellent 2 year crowns of jersey knight from debruyn seed out of mich at 100 26 95.
How is asparagus started.
But five years later i transplanted some ten year old crowns from a neighbor s garden and when spring.
An alternative to purchasing commercial asparagus crowns is to grow your own crowns from seed.
Plant healthy certified 1 year old crowns.
Frankly i really don t think the gain of a 3rd year crown would be significant.
The fat stemmed types with which we are more.
An asparagus plant can last 15 years.
Never use 2 or 3 year old crowns.
Then again i have over 3 000 plants and sell commercially so cost is more of a factor for me.
Crowns should be kept cool under 40 f to prevent dehydration and bud growth during storage.
Two year old crowns appear to suffer greater transplant shock.
Then you can add delicious asparagus dishes to your family s.
Good soil moisture is important at planting for good root and fern growth.
Forms a 3 to 4 feet wide clump.
A little less hardy than sprengeri.
Crowns are the one year old roots of asparagus typically sold in nurseries and garden centers.
Several to many stiffly upright stems to 2 feet or more densely clothed with needlelike deep green leaves that give the plant a fluffy look.
By planting an asparagus crown or 1 year old plant instead of growing the plant from seed you ll be able to harvest a year earlier.
Planting at the right depth is important.