First asparagus

[Professor Peabody]

Here is a picture of my first ever asparagus crop. I am so proud of myself you would think I won todays marathon

This is the first year I am able to cut some spears so cannot wait till next year when I'll be able to eat the lot!!

EDIT - I've just noticed that I've become a seedling!!

[JILLY JACKSON]

Well done pp! Looks good,hope it tastes good too

[Nicos]

OOOhhhh...lovely!!

[Mchanen]

Very nice

Can't wait to try some of my own home grown veggies

[Comfreyfan]

Excellent PP. Home grown asparagus is just the best you'll ever taste!

[ardroil]

STUPID QUESTION
does it take 2 years to grow asparagus?

[Flummery]

Well done. No androil, it will come up in the first year but you should really wait till Year 3 before cutting it to build up the strength of the plants. In this way you get good thick spears instead of the thin, wispy sprue. As an asparagus bed can be productive for many years it's a long term investment. I grew some on my last allotment. We moved house in year 4! Grrr!

[ardroil]

thanks flummery, not sure if ill bother, as i want everything NOW!!!