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how deep do asparagus roots go down?
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Posted by obrionusa 6 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 1, 09 at 19:57
| As many of you know I"m starting my first asparagus patch. The plot is over a newer leach bed and my worries of it getting into the black rich dirt then it getting into the plant itself. The leach bed is probably a foot to a foot in a half under the garden. The reason I choose this are to put my garden is because I had the septic and leach bed put in and this area was already recently excavated. Last year was the first year I had this garden. I could put the patch elsewhere, but it just makes sense to have it here. Any input? |
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RE: how deep do asparagus roots go down?
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- Posted by zuni 5a (My Page) on
Fri, Mar 27, 09 at 23:27
| Hi, If your drainage field is sand you will have a never-ending problem trying to keep your bed watered. The water will always drain down to the water table. Start your beds elsewhere if possible. |
RE: how deep do asparagus roots go down?
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| Hi, Asparagus are very deep rooting. In new field plantings the roots are usually placed 8" to 12" minimum depth. Also -aren't you worried about what the plants might take up from the drainfield? ( It's amazing how many chemicals end up going down the drain) |
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