Roots need no watering. If you are going to keep roots longer than 2 weeks, untie bunch and spread roots out. Do not store in a damp place.
> What Type Of Soil
Will grow in acid, alkaline, sandy, clay or any type of black soil. If potting, use any type of potting soil.
> How To Plant
Dig a trench 8" deep. Root should be laid flat in bottom of trench with crown or top of root in middle with tentacles spread evenly in each direction. Only put 5" of soil on top at time of planting. As plant grows more soil should be added. Space plants in trench so tentacles touch, approximately 12" to 18" apart.
> Where To Plant
Two years after planting asparagus fern will reach 5 to 6 feet high after 3 or 4 six inch spears have been picked in spring. Suggest planting next to a fence or in front of a living hedge or next to a storage building wall.
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Asparagus
Spears are delicious fresh or can be frozen or canned.
Our asparagus is grown from seed and left in field 2 to 3 years before it is dug.