Asparagus

diggin@diggle · « **on:** February 10, 2008, 09:02 »

I'm thinking of growing asparagus, but does it really need to be in a sunny spot or will i get away with a raised bed in semi shade?

Thanks
D@D

gobs · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2008, 09:54 »

I don't know how well they produce in and out of sun as compared but couldn't you find them somewhere sunny. Will produce for decades.

diggin@diggle · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2008, 10:07 »

Quote from: "gobs"

I don't know how well they produce in and out of sun as compared but couldn't you find them somewhere sunny. Will produce for decades.

I'll have to re-arrange the plot but I'll find somewhere.
How much room do you think I'll need for approx 10 crowns

shaun · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2008, 10:11 »

a 12' row 18" wide will be fine

diggin@diggle · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2008, 10:36 »

Quote from: "shaun"

a 12' row 18" wide will be fine

Thanks for that Shaun

cooperman · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2008, 20:50 »

they like a well drained open soil but well manured at the same time, in a clay soil its better to make some raised beds and import a good mix of top soil, sand and manure. Its a well to make the bed properly as it will be there for 30 years at least!!

Salkeela · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2008, 21:04 »

Timely advice folks. I have some coming from Marshall soon.

2 varieties I think, must check the order.

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