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ASPARAGUS - Argenteuil

ASPARAGUS - Argenteuil

OP Open Pollinated
HL Heirloom

(40 seeds)

Regular price $3.95
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This French favourite is famed for flavour

Named for the Asparagus-growing region in France from which it hails, this early-starter comes with quite a reputation. It's great for blanching, but the green Read More

Named for the Asparagus-growing region in France from which it hails, this early-starter comes with quite a reputation. It's great for blanching, but the green spears with their purplish cast are also a tasty treat. Getting your own Asparagus Argentuil crowns growing from seed is only a matter of patience, and it will be well-rewarded. Your spring harvest is followed by ferny foliage in summer, so you get both ornamental and nutritional benefits from your home-grown Asparagus plants.

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Days to Harvest

2 years

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

30cm

Plant Height

1.2-1.5m

Additional Features

Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

  • Product Details

    Common Name: ASPARAGUS - Argenteuil

    Seeds Per Packet: Approx 40

    Days to Harvest: 2 years

    Watering: Medium

    Plant Spacing: 30cm

    Row Spacing: 90cm

    Companion Plants: Basil, Marigolds, Parsley, Tomato

    Additional Features: Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

    Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis

    Germination Time: 10-14 days

    Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

    Plant Height: 1.2-1.5m

    Cool/Mountain Sow: Sep-Nov

    Arid Sow: Aug-Nov

    Temperate Sow: Sep-Nov

    Sub-Tropical Sow: Aug-Nov

    Tropical Sow: Feb-Nov

  • Growing Information

    How to Sow

    Soak seeds overnight to weaken the hard outer layer. Sow seeds when soil temperatures are around 20 - 25C. Seeds can be sown in trays but it is preferrable to sow directly once the risk of frost has gone. Seeds will generally germinate in 2 weeks. Plants will perform best in a rich soil in full sun.

    How to Harvest

    Whilst plants can be harvested in the second year it is best to wait until the third year to begin harvesting. Spears can be harvested once they appear and rather than cutting it is best to bend the spear until in breaks. That way only the tender parts are harvested.

  • Reviews

    5 reviews For ASPARAGUS - Argenteuil

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 5 reviews
    60%
    (3)
    20%
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    0%
    (0)
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    (1)
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    K
    Karen Holmes

    Didn't germinate

    B
    Brenda Wallwork
    BrenW

    Pleased with my purchase Haven't had chance to plant them yet due to a fall. broken clavicle

    L
    Lena X.

    this review has no content

    d
    denice c.

    this review has no content

    P
    Peter C.

    this review has no content

How to Sow

Soak seeds overnight to weaken the hard outer layer. Sow seeds when soil temperatures are around 20 - 25C. Seeds can be sown in trays but it is preferrable to sow directly once the risk of frost has gone. Seeds will generally germinate in 2 weeks. Plants will perform best in a rich soil in full sun.

How to Harvest

Whilst plants can be harvested in the second year it is best to wait until the third year to begin harvesting. Spears can be harvested once they appear and rather than cutting it is best to bend the spear until in breaks. That way only the tender parts are harvested.

Common Name: ASPARAGUS - Argenteuil

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 40

Days to Harvest: 2 years

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 30cm

Row Spacing: 90cm

Companion Plants: Basil, Marigolds, Parsley, Tomato

Additional Features: Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis

Germination Time: 10-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 1.2-1.5m

Cool/Mountain Sow: Sep-Nov

Arid Sow: Aug-Nov

Temperate Sow: Sep-Nov

Sub-Tropical Sow: Aug-Nov

Tropical Sow: Feb-Nov

5 reviews For ASPARAGUS - Argenteuil

Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
60%
(3)
20%
(1)
0%
(0)
20%
(1)
0%
(0)
K
Karen Holmes

Didn't germinate

B
Brenda Wallwork
BrenW

Pleased with my purchase Haven't had chance to plant them yet due to a fall. broken clavicle

L
Lena X.

this review has no content

d
denice c.

this review has no content

P
Peter C.

this review has no content

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