first year asparagus

[Shirley Sherriffs]

Hi everyone

Planted 4 grolim and 2 ginjim aspargus crowns beginning of April. Well aware I cannot harvest any crop until at least the 2nd or 3rd year. What can I expect this year in terms of will 'something' appear above ground at some point and what will it look like in order that I dont hoe it out assuming its a weed. Bought the crowns at Homebase and B&Q so should I expect nothing at all and re-buy from a proper seedsman.

[TEB]

Hi Shirley
You should get actual spears appearing, these may grow quite tall (really tall) and may develop side stems and little feathery leaves (almost grass like).