Asparagus plants

Easy to grow and to look after our asparagus crowns are the perfect solution for home growing. Eat your own fresh asparagus for 10 years after planting your asparagus crowns.

SPRING IS THE BEST TIME TO PLANT ASPARAGUS CROWNS

We have a variety of asparagus crowns to choose from. Gijnlim and Backlim, two well proven Dutch varieties. We recommend Gijnlim as the best variety of asparagus crown.

 

 

Asparagus crowns- FAQ

Q. When can I take the first cut.
A. Our asparagus crowns can be cut for three weeks in the first year after planting.

Q. Why is spring planting best?
A. Asparagus crowns are 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 asparagus crowns 1 year old?
A. These suffer less damage on lifting and replanting to the fine root structures than 2 year olds.

Q. Why asparagus crowns and not young asparagus plants?
A. Asparagus 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 asparagus crowns available. We monitor other varieties of asparagus crowns as they become commercially sucessfull.

Q Why are our asparagus crowns 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 my asparagus crowns?
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 asparagus crowns?
A. Asparagus 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.

Three of many HAPPY GROWERS!

“Thank-you so much for delivering such excellent asparagus 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.”

“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”

“You kindly supplied me with 40 asparagus crowns last spring. I had never seen such gorgeous crowns and got them well bedded into good old fashioned muck ----- Growth last summer was staggering, with up too a dozen 4ft stems from some crowns, so we are looking forward to our first picking in a few weeks. Hugh Donald from Chippenham”