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asparagus, please help

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by devongardener, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. devongardener

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    which end of this plant (seedling) goes down?

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    The long leggy bits are the roots. Try to spread them out when you plant it.
     
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    Many thanks for your quick and helpful reply.

    OK, the have gone into a very large pot, and I guess I have now got to wait for a couple of years before cropping.
     
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    they may crop this year, but don't cut any off until next year
     
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    Thanks Mike.

    BTW should the crown of those seedlings be below the soil level and by how much?
     
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