ASPARAGUS PLANTS
Easy to grow--Easy to look after--Eat your own fresh asparagus for 10 years after planting

SPRING IS THE BEST TIME TO PLANT CROWNS

Crowns are now available to order for delivery in 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why is spring planting best?
A. The asparagus crown is best lifted in early spring and stored at 2-5 degrees C and replanted when they will grow away immediately. Lifting and storing in a heated retail outlet reduces vigour and chances of success.

Q. Why are our crowns 1 year old?
A. These suffer less damage on lifting and replanting to the fine root structures than 2 year olds.

Q. Why crowns and not young plants?
A. Crowns are more robust, quicker and more reliable to establish and will crop earlier.

Q. Why do we recommend Dutch Hybrids?
A. Our experience is that they are the best available. We monitor other varieties as they become commercially sucessfull.

Q Why our crowns are better?
A. They come from gaurenteed healthy stock, grown on fresh ground. They are substantial plants, 75-100 grammes in weight with an abundance of 12 to 14" roots.

Q. How and when do I order?
A.This page will have details on varieties and prices, together with advice on planting and plant spacing. Ordering is possible from November, on-line here with Paypal or by cheque, downloading the order form which will be accessible from this page.

Q. When shall I get my crowns?
A. Crowns will be lifted, weather permitting end of March and will be despatched in April directly by 24hr carrier or by First Class Post.

Q. When can I take the first cut.

A. Dutch Hybrids can be cut for three weeks the first 

year after planting Connovers Colossal can be cut in the 

second year. 

TWO OF MANY HAPPY GROWERS!

“Thank-you so much for delivering such excellent crowns. The quality and size was exceptional and they have produced fantastic growth so far this season, with very few failures. All our participating members are delighted and we look forward to ordering next season for others. Congratulations also on a prompt and efficient service.”

Elaine Lenton -- Welford Road Allotment Society , Northampton.

Members of allotment societies receive a discount.
See link http://www.allotments-uk.com
Or email info@asparagus-in-kent.co.uk giving name, address, postcode and allotment society.

"Just wanted to say that my plants, only bought from you this season, are looking really healthy. Lots of tall green fern (so far unaffected by beetle). I have high hopes for some healthy spears growing next year.
Many thanks for such excellent crowns."

Regards, Anne

We have a choice of two dutch hybrid varieties, available in the spring only. These are substantial crowns

For details on variety choice, plant spacing and ground preparation please click on “All Details”

If you would like a paper order form please download the attached order form

Ordering early ensures an early delivery date, approximately in the last week of March.

All Details
Web Order Form

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