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Asparagus

CloggieCloggie Posts: 1,457

Is it on the move yet or no?  I have nothing, zilch, nada and I'm worried that it died over winter.

Can I be consoled by other more experienced growers?

Thanks.

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  • Zoomer44Zoomer44 Posts: 3,267

    Mine is the same, not a sign. 

    Rubarb is romping away though....

  • I have 3 or 4 spears showing but nothing yet from most of the crowns. I'm in Essex.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    I think it's a bit early - the Norfolk commercial growers don't expect any field grown asparagus to be ready until mid April at the earliest.

    The soil should start warming up with the warmer weather forecast for next week - that should wake the crowns up a bit.  

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    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    I've just been told that asparagus from Norfolk polytunnels is expected in the farm shop in a little over a week, all being well.

    No date for the field grown crop yet. 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • CloggieCloggie Posts: 1,457

    Great, there's still hope!  Thanks Team image

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