10 Legs Green Asparagus Classic Argentuil - L'Ortolano

Prepare an inverted trapezoidal furrow 15-20 cm deep, 30 cm wide at the base and 40 cm at the top, well-drained and well-fertilized with organic matter.

The optimal transplanting period is from November to April. The crowns should be placed in a single row at the bottom of the furrow, spaced 30 cm apart (3 crowns per linear meter), making sure to spread the roots horizontally and immediately cover them with 5 cm of soil.

The distance between rows varies from 100 to 20 cm. At the end of the 1st year of planting, cover with an additional 5 cm; it is recommended to harvest 2-3 asparagus spears per plant (this promotes the strengthening of the asparagus bed).

After harvesting (late spring-early summer), allow the foliage to develop and fertilize during the summer with nitrogen and potassium fertilizers. In autumn, when the foliage
has yellowed, cut it back to ground level and fertilize with mature manure or similar. During cultivation, keep the asparagus bed free of weeds.

Weeding should be very shallow. Irrigate during dry periods.