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asparagus

13 years ago

my jersey giant asparagus is turning a yellowish color and looks like it is dying. i planted crowns last year. it came up good this spring but does not look good now. any suggestions? i am concerned my 10 inches of mix may be to shallow for root system. thx

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Dan _Staley (5b Sunset 2B AHS 7)
13 years ago
Sounds like a nutrient deficiency from the info provided. Did you plant according to standard directions, or just plop in the mix, cover, and call it good? And I agree that 10" is pushing it.

Dan
jbest123
13 years ago
Asparagus are heavy feeders and very deep rooted, I would say that 10" is cutting it in half. Also check the PH, asparagus likes sweet soil.

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