Desparately Seeking Asparagus

[Grandpa Rob]

Well LARAC Asparagus to be precise. Today I tried some asparagus given to me by a friend. These are the sweetest and most tender asparagus I have ever tasted (and I love my asparagus). It is a variety called LARAC - an old French variety. I spent about an hour on the net trying to find seeds/crowns.plants in pots but nothing. Plenty of recognition that LARAC is one of the best. Does ANYBODY know where I can find some???? Or does anybody have a bed of LARAC Asparagus that they would be willing to give/sell/donate a little of.

I have my own saved white french bean seed available. It is a large seeded variety which we grew to dry for casseroles, bean bakes and the like. They have been excellent for this. So if anybody wants some just ask.

[rustylady]

Couldn't find any suppliers, but found this article which suggests that established asparagus crowns can be divided. http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publ...f/FSA-6002.pdf Maybe ask your friend if he/she is prepared to donate you a crown?

[BarleySugar]

I was surprised to find that some people recommend dividing asparagus crowns after 5 years to thin out the growing points and keep it more productive (in the long term). I suppose its the same idea as dividing rhubarb and othe perennials, but it wouldn't have occurred to me.

[francesbean]

http://www.marionnet.com/UKpresentation.html

Link to french company that seems to breed and supply (prob large scale) perhaps a french speaker can find out some more info on who they supply (ie smaller nurseries etc) its difficult to find any info on Larac, I had heard of it nice to know it lives up to its reputation.

francesbean