RE: Truth about leeks and asparagus.

Thanks for the tips.  I was not sure if they would grow up as I mounded.  I
think this is my answer to getting out of the mud.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Neason [SMTP:Rebecca.Neason@foxinternet.net]
> Sent:	Saturday, January 23, 1999 11:51 AM
> To:	veggie-list@eskimo.com
> Subject:	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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