[Andy J]

I have a hunch and I wanted to run this past the experienced people on this forum but what is this growing in my garden?

We moved in our house last July and I didn't even notice this growing in the garden.....but if I am right I will be very happy!

Answers on a post card please :o)

Andy

[Carrotcake]

Asparagus you lucky thing 

[Beetroot queen]

Asparagus you lucky thing 

Mine showed its head this morning yum yum yum

[Andy J]

Thats great news just what I was hoping for!!

It will make a great addition to my allotment!

When can I start picking it....?

[southwells farm]

I had something very similar come up on my allotment last year, turned out it was a weed.. lots of it too!

[Andy J]

We don't have lots and I have been reading up about it on the internet.  Last year when we moved in there was a medium sized fern in the same place as where the spears were coming up now.  Which I believe is the spears that weren't picked last year.

[Babstreefern]

Yes, definitely asparagus.  The "ferns" grow to about 4ft high or so.  Mine have popped their little heads this week.

[Salmo]

You can cut all the spears until mid-June. After that leave them to grow up so that the roots can store up energy for next Spring.