ASPARAGUS Early Argenteuil

Species: Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis L.
Inscription in the European catalog under: Argenteuil - Angela - Argenteuil Hâtive
Variety: Argenteuil Early
Family: Asparagaceae, (Liliaceous)
Origin: Europe

The asparagus: Early vegetable of white and green purplished colour, very delicate and scented savor, firm and tender stem. Always cut the base of asparaguses 3 to 4 cm from the soil, as this part is firm and fibrous, keep only the tip, put in cold water with some lemon juice after peeling to avoid tanning, asparagus is a good source of vitamins after a long winter.

Seed sowing: March to June
Harvest of asparagus: Partial harvest the 2nd year, and complete harvest the 3rd year after installation of the claws
Height: The plants reach up to 1.20 m
Exposure: Sunny

Sowing instructions: Seed sowing directly in place after any danger of frost is past, sow 2 to 3 cm in depth every 10 cm, in a light sandy soil. You need patience to cultivate asparagus as you transplant the crowns only one year after seed sowing. The second year partial harvest is possible, you have to collect as soon as there is 2 to 3 spears every plant so the other asparaguses will grow and to avoid plant weakening. Clean out weeds and air the soil. After Harvest you need to transplant the crowns the 3rd year at a distance of 40 cm to 80 cm in line in a depth of 20 cm. This manual harvest is carried out during a two months period.

Sowing distance: 10 cm between seedlings
Minimum seed sowing temperature: 12 °C to 18°C
Seed germination: 10 to 15 days
Nutritional value: 22 Kcal for 100 gr.

Net weight of seeds: 4 gr =/+ 180 seeds

All our seeds are sold with their sowing instructions.