Gardeners in the Asylum

[mkarnold1]

I picked up some asparagus seeds, never planted it before. Any tips?

[SvilleKid]

Originally Posted by mkarnold1

I picked up some asparagus seeds, never planted it before. Any tips?

I'd be interested in hearing how these do (seed form). I've only dealt with "crowns" when I've planted in the past. I'd assume the seeds would have a two year harvest restriction. With one year old crowns, you don't harvest the first year crop, and harvest only about half the second year spears. You can buy 2nd year crowns that are supposed to be harvest ready the first year. But I've heard, over a long time, 2nd year crowns yield less than planting first year crowns.

For seeds, I'd think you'd have a two,
probably three year wait for a good harvest.