just some computer talk...
i'd like a weed control plan that actually works!!!
I thought you meant the seeds wouldn't come up.
no, sorry for the misunderstanding
Not familiar with a tent? Those plants look great. When did you start them?
The big one was early February, the others were early March. The tent was free and gives them a good head start before they go outside.
Mudd,what if any fertilizer on the asparagus? I'm guessing you planted crowns/ roots. Variety? You need to let the stalks grow until they turn brown in the winter. I don't cut mine off until early spring. Most recommendations say not to cut any spears until the 2nd year. IMO 3 years is better to give the roots time to store enough energy to produce nice spears. You also need to watch for asparagus beetles. My little patch gives me 10 lbs every day and at peak maybe 20. It's 26 years old. Headin out to cut shortly.
It's pretty hardy as mine has survived nearly 0 temps. More than likely the seeds you harvested were from a variety called Mary Washington. It's an old time variety. My dad did the same as you and raised his from saved seeds from an old plant. My thoughts are that it's a more spindly plant than the newer hybrid male varieties. It may take 3 years till you can harvest. Your fertilizer should be good for it. Jersey knight is the kind I grow. Seed are cheap and it's an all male type that gives you big tender spears.
LOL one of the items from my recent Super Scrounge... was one of those wall mounted pull handle makes french fries out of russets! never been on the wall. i guess i can eat all i can cook and if any left over... plant in garden!
