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Posted by skinnybutt_2006 5 (My Page) on Sat, Sep 20, 08 at 5:11
| Hello! I have been trying to grow asparagus...I planted my rows in the ground, and now I read somewhere that they grow best in raised gardens. Is this true? Should I transplant them to raised gardens? |
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RE: asparagus
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| It is not necessary to grow asparagus in raised beds. They do appreciate good soil, some moisture and drainage - not heavy clay. I always mulch mine pretty heavily with chopped leaves in the fall. This prevents most weeds. I mulch around the stems before cutting them down. You don't want heavy mulch right on top because the new spears would have trouble pushing through. It is beautiful, pretty easy to grow, tasty and nutritious. Resist the urge to harvest any for the first couple years. You should not harvest any spears (ever) that are skinnier than a pencil. |
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