Asparagus – spring planting
by Sarah - January 18th, 2011.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan. Tagged as: Asparagus : Backlim : Spring Planting, Asparagus : Connover's Colossal : Spring Planting, Asparagus : Mondeo : Spring Planting, Asparagus : Purple Pacific - Spring Planting, Asparagus : Spring Planting Collection half -, Asparagus 'Pacific 2000' : Spring Planting.
Thompson & Morgan gace several types of Asparagus for spring planting. Prepare the beds well – dig deep and enrich the soil. They should be planted on ridges.
Follow the instructions that come with them!
Asparagus ‘Pacific 2000’ : Spring Planting 10 crowns £14.99
Spring planting variety – also superb as an Autumn planted variety.From New Zealand breeding, voted the best in commercial grower taste tests in 2006, and the spears are basically stringless and can be eaten raw and sliced in salads
Asparagus : Backlim : Spring Planting 10 crowns £14.99
Large, quality spears in abundance over a long cropping season. Spring planting.
Asparagus : Connover’s Colossal : Spring Planting 10 crowns £14.99
(Sore’s selection) Received an RHS AGM as a very well maintained selection of this old popular favourite. The quality of its bright green spears with deep purple tips, and huge yield is exceptional for a non hybrid. Spring planting.
Asparagus : Mondeo : Spring Planting 10 crowns £16.99
All male hybrid. Creating huge interest due to its impressive yields and quality, especially early in the season. The spears of Asparagus Mondeo have tight tips throughout the season, excellent flavour and good disease resistance.
Asparagus : Purple Pacific – Spring Planting 10 crowns £14.99
Spring planting variety – also superb as an Autumn planted variety. More tender and sweet than many green varieties. The spears are basically stringless and delicious eaten raw, with dips, or sliced in salads. Colour is lost if cooked so is best steamed.
Asparagus : Spring Planting Collection half – 20 crowns – 5 of each £24.99
Excellent value for money from these collections. Spring planting.Collections comprises 5 or 10 crowns each of (clockwise from top left):Connover’s ColossalThielimPacific 2000Purple Pacific