Asparagus
€6.95
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a hardy perennial vegetable, offered here as a potted crown, that once established will produce sweet, tender spears for 15 to 20 years. It grows to 1–1.5m tall, with feathery, fern-like foliage rising above ground once the spring harvest is finished. The spears are prized fresh, steamed, roasted or in salads, making asparagus a long-term investment for any productive garden. It thrives in Ireland's cool climate, tolerating a range of soils though performing best in fertile, well-drained ground. A classic, low-maintenance choice for kitchen gardens, permaculture beds and food forests wanting a reliable perennial harvest.
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Growing Instructions
Plant crowns in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost, spacing them 30–45cm apart in trenches around 20cm deep. Water well during the first growing season and mulch each spring with compost or leaf mould to retain moisture and feed the soil. Avoid harvesting for the first one to two years to let plants establish; from year three, cut or snap spears at soil level once they reach 15–20cm tall. Let the ferny foliage grow on after harvest to recharge the crowns for next season.
