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Imagine perfection with just the right amount of sweetness and crunch, this is asparagus. The first time we eagerly gobbled up out first spear we all chimed, "grow more". Asparagus from the grocery store is nothing but a flaccid bore. Homegrown best served freshly cut - no need to steam, boil...However, we recently roasted a small amount and to our utter shock they tasted like a fine steak! Crazy
grow in zones ~ 2-9
companion plants ~ Basil, calendula, parsley, tomato
needs ~ full sun (mine is in partial shade)
good drainage
soil with ph 6.5-7.5 (never have checked mine)
purchase ~ my crowns came from Home Depot with the promise of spears in 2 years and I am happy to report at the 2 year mark they appeared
planting ~ dig a whole no deeper than 5 to 6 inches and don't touch the first year
tend and care ~ asparagus is a heavy feeder and needs regular fertilizing when I remember I use compost worked in the top surface of the soil
harvest ~ I cut them at the dirt level never below
additional notes ~ during the summer the it shoots beautiful fern like leaves to absorb the sun. Cut this back before spring to prevent disease and bug eggs.
visit my other blog for the roasted asparagus recipe
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