Asparagus Roots, 8 Crowns, M. Washington Variety

2 Year Roots!

Planting Instructions For Asparagus:

Make a trench approximately 8 inches deep, in rows 4 feet apart. The asparagus crowns are then laid in the trench 8-12 inches apart. Cover the crowns with 2-3 inches of soil. Once the asparagus begins to emerge in the furrow, gradually fill and cover small weeds. Eventually, the furrow should be level with surrounding soil. Fern can be left standing all winter where it catches snow and provides an attractive cover for wildlife.

The following year, mow fern down.

You may be able to harvest some spears in the first year on a very limited basis. Each year, the harvest can be extended until full production is reached in 4-6 years. Stop the harvest when 3/4 of spears' diameters are less than 1/8 inches.