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  • Growing Asparagus

    Asparagus is a great vegetable to grow for a garden, especially because it is a perennial (so it will come back year after year). Patience is key with this one, because it takes a couple years to get asparagus going. You don't want to start harvesting the spears until the plant is 3 years old. Although...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 09-02-2009

  • Try The Purple Passion Asparagus For A Sweet Tooth

    The Purple Passion Asparagus Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion' has deep burgundy tender spears. The spears can measure up to 3/4 inches in diameter. They are very tender with a mild and sweet taste some even consider somewhat nutty in flavor and some people will even eat them raw they are...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-21-2009

  • Jersey Knight Asparagus A Knight In Shining Armor!

    Jersey Knight Asparagus Asparagus 'Jersey Knight' is as vigorous as a knight would be in battle. It can handle cold down to zone 3 and heat up to zone 7. It is a heavy producer of large, tender spears that grow 3 to 4 feet tall. The Jersey Knight is highly disease resistant as well. It does need...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-20-2009

  • Jersey Giant Asparagus Tasty & Meaty!

    If you are looking for a meaty and tasty asparagus , the Jersey Giant Asparagus 'Jersey Giant'' is one of the best varieties. This asparagus will mature from 24 to 48 inches tall and is hardy from zones 2 to 9 so would do well in the colder climates as well as the warmer ones. The Jersey...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-16-2009

  • "A Presidential" Asparagus - Mary Washington!

    Asparagus 'Mary Washington' is a hardy perennial and extremely delicious. I was never an asparagus lover until I tried it fresh off the plant in the garden. It takes about three years before you get your first harvest. If you try to harvest before that time, removing the spears will weaken the...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-11-2008
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