RE: Truth about leeks and asparagus.

I planted an asparagus bed two years ago and am looking forward to an
abundant harvest this year.  However, these discussions raises a few
questions about my bed.  Last spring was exceptionally wet.  The end of the
garden where my asparagus bed it located was really muddy for several
months.  I waded in with my boots on to pick some spears.  Things were
looking rather gloomy and I was afraid my roots would rot.  However, once
the ground dried up, the plants grew and I let the ferns develop.  So based
on this I think my bed is still okay and am looking for a good harvest this
spring.  

My question is, should I be concerned about the soggy condition if it
reoccurs this spring.  I do not relish the idea of moving my bed but do you
think my bed is doomed.  When I planted the crowns, I set them in the ground
about 12 inches deep ( I couldn't dig much deeper..... I was beginning to
feel like I was digging my own grave) and am planning to mound them up some
this spring.  Any thoughts on my situation?

Sue
In Central PA

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Neason [SMTP:Rebecca.Neason@foxinternet.net]
> Sent:	Wednesday, January 13, 1999 8:01 PM
> To:	veggie-list@eskimo.com
> Subject:	Re: Truth about leeks and asparagus.
> 
> Grem, Beth A wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > I'm planning on growing both this year.  I've heard that asparagus does
> not
> > NEED to be planted in a 12" trench. Has anyone out there planted the
> crowns
> > only an few inches deep (and how were the results)?
> >   How about leeks?  If they start out in a trench in spring, don't they
> > drown in spring rainstorms??
> > 
> > Beth (MD)
> 
> 
> I planted my asparagus at ground level and built beds over the top.  We
> have a lot of winter rain and the soil is heavy and drains poorly, so if
> I'd used a trench they would have been under water.  They do fine.
> 
> I usually set leeks out in May for autumn and winter harvest.  Once
> again, because of the winter rain, I plant them in a furrow and hill
> them up over summer so they can survive the winter rain.
> 
> Steve  (Maritime...)
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