[Handy Andi]

I planted a couple of asparagus crowns in October last year, followed instructions etc with regards to depth, plenty of well-rotten manure and spreading out the roots, but there's absolutely no sign of life! I know it's been a very cold spring but thought there should be something making an appearance by now?

Any ideas what I've done wrong?

[Mark's Sussex Allotment]

I did the same and mine are just showing.

Dont think you did anything wrong.

[Yorkie]

WF is almost certainly right; could you add your general location to your forum profile in case there's anything climate-specific to your location which we can advise on?

[Beetroot queen]

Mine has appeared today so fingers crossed 

[Handy Andi]

OK, thanks for your replies - I've got a lot more confidence in them now! 

I live in Lancashire, and it has been quite chilly here up until the last couple of days, so fingers crossed they might poke through soon! 

[savbo]

My crowns are in their 3rd year, really strong annd healthy, and here in Manchester there is no sign of spears yet

sav

[simonwatson]

Mine were new at the start of last year and most (21 out of 24) grew. There's no sign of them yet this year. It's just a slow start this year.

[ptarmigan]

First asparagus spear up - crossed fingers it's not the only one.

[simonwatson]

I was down at the plot yesterday. The first spears of year two have appeared. I now need to find something to do for the next six weeks so I don't try and take any.