asparagus

hi all, planted some asparagus crowns about a month ago, about 8 inches down, no sign of anything yet,
except weeds, how long do they take to come through the ground , what am i surpose to be looking for,
are they doing anything,? or have they died, never grown it before.

Hi,
Do you know what age they are the crowns you brought?  Mine where two years old when I got them, I left them completely alone the first year let them go to ferns.  Second year (3 years old for them) took maybe 3-5 off each crown and let go to ferns again. Third year (4 years old for them) done the same as the second year.  Forth year (5 years old for them) took what ever they gave which was pretty good. This year doing the same as last year, getting lots off them.   I stop cutting them down on father's day and let them go to ferns again. Once the ferns have all died back cut back to soil level. Then cover with two inch of well rotted horse poo.  Make sure you support all the ferns as they can grow big and get damaged in the wind. Most of all be patient they will be around for about 20 year's to look after them.

Dan

I will add a picture when I manage to resize it

well blow me over, went to the allotment today, and 2 asparagus have appeared, about 5 " high
happy day today.