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Re: Asparagus

I can't tell you size, actually I'm hoping someone else can, as
I just put in 3 2-year roots into a 2'x4' framed raised bed and am
hoping that will be enough space.
However, if you haven't grown asparagus before, I can tell you it
is
A. Perennial (so plan its location carefully - you'll be living with
   it for a long time if you're lucky! Also prepare the soil carefully
   with lots of fertilizer, organic matter, etc. since you won't
   have another chance to really till in the good stuff.
B. years before harvest. The best I could find was 2-year-old roots,
   which means no harvest until next year. Don't rush harvesting
   what looks edible in the first year, because you'll severely
   stunt the plant's further growth.

I bought my roots from Hummert's Intl, which is a mail order company
but happens to be located here in St. Louis with a retail store.
They gave me a handy asparagus planting info sheet. Hopefully wherever
you get your plants from will do the same.

Melissa S.

At 10:32 AM 5/3/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Can someone tell me their idea of the best size for asparagus beds?
>Clark
>
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