Re: Truth about leeks and asparagus.

Sue, 

Perhaps you could try  removing some of the soil around the bed so that
the asparagus is higher than the surrounding soil.  Also, add several
inches of a light mulch each year.  That way the crowns will grow up
into the higher layers.  (At least that seems to be the case with my
bed.

Steve  (Maritime...)


Smith, Sue wrote:
> 
> 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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