18 April 2017 Asparagus

[Durgan]

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First of the season 2017 asparagus. The bed is permanent about 8 feet by 5 feet, and was planted with 11 crowns of Guelph Millennium about 9 years ago. It will be left one more day before harvesting. It is harvested about every third day for around 20 to 30 days. This year two stalks will be left on three plants and allowed to grow. The theory being that the growth sustains growing more stalks. This is a test of the theory. Last year 14 pounds were taken over the season, starting 10 May 2016, so the stalks are early this year..

 

[Durgan]

First asparagus harvest 2017 1 Pound
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First asparagus harvest 2017 1 Pound

 

[Durgan]

25 April 2017 Parsnips. No picture. One pound was harvested today. This post is a record of the harvest over the season.

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Today 1 1\4pound was picked.

 

[Durgan]

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One pound of asparagus cut today. It has been cool the last few days hovering around 5C and several rains.

 

[Durgan]

One pound of asparagus cut today. Weather cool and wet, but asparagus grows.
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[Nrcheek]

That's some good looking stuff, I'd love to start my own asparagus crop

 

[Durgan]

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One pound cut today.

 

[Durgan]

Asparagus picked today 1.5 pounds.
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[Durgan]

Asparagus picked today 2 pounds
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[Durgan]

Asparagus picked today 19 May 2017 300 grams call a pound.
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[tbendl]

Mmm that looks yummy, I love asparagus. I wonder what the smallest area is that could grow it. I have some large pots that are empty right now, I wonder if I could grow them in there.

 

[Durgan]

Mmm that looks yummy, I love asparagus. I wonder what the smallest area is that could grow it. I have some large pots that are empty right now, I wonder if I could grow them in there.

I think pots are stretching it a bit. A bed lasts for many years. Mine is only small about 4 by 8 feet for eleven plants placed about 8 years ago.

 

[tbendl]

Hmmm ok well I do have an area that I could do a bed. I'll have to do some research on my zone and see if they would survive. Thanks!

 

[Durgan]

Asparagus picked today 1/2 pound
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[Durgan]

25 May 2017 Asparagus picked today. 379 grams.
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