{"title":"Asparagus","description":"\u003cp\u003eReliable, hardy, and here for the long haul, asparagus is a real investment crop for the patient gardener. Once it’s settled in, this perennial veg quietly puts up tender green spears every spring—no fuss, no replanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love asparagus with \u003ca title=\"asparagus mary washington vegetable seeds\" href=\"\/products\/asparagus-mary-washington\"\u003eMary Washington\u003c\/a\u003e just pipping the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant more asparagus flavour?  Grow some \u003ca title=\"good king henry herb seeds\" href=\"\/products\/good-king-henry\"\u003eGood King Henry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can steam \u003ca title=\"leaf beet swiss chard vegetable seeds\" href=\"\/collections\/collection-leaf-beet-vegetable-seeds\"\u003eLeaf Beet \u003c\/a\u003eand serve with butter as a starter like asparagus tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asparagus-connovers-colossal","title":"Asparagus Connovers Colossal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA long-standing favourite for a reason. \u003cstrong\u003eConnovers Colossal\u003c\/strong\u003e lives up to its name with thick, tasty green spears topped with rich purple tips. It’s known for being reliable, productive, and easy to grow once established—perfect for gardeners who want a steady harvest year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit, which means it’s passed rigorous trials for yield, health and reliability. In short—it performs brilliantly without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: late winter to early spring in modules with warmth (13-16ºC) or in mid to late spring in a nursery bed (2.5cm deep).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: make sure your new permanent asparagus bed is weed free and dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting up. If your soil has poor drainage then perhaps consider using a raised bed. Harden off your seedlings and plant in their permanent position in early summer – plant on the flat. You may get a light cut in the third year if growth is vigorous; look forward to steady cropping from the year after that – stop harvesting in mid-summer to allow plants to recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLONG TERM CARE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Asparagus can be productive for 20 years. At the end of the season cut back stems to 10cm above the ground. Mulch with well-rotted manure or compost in the autumn to help suppress weeds. Apply a general fertiliser early in spring. In an exposed garden cover the bed with ferns or straw over the winter. To make good use of the space try growing parsley or basil in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Once it’s settled in (give it a couple of years), you’ll be rewarded with generous crops each spring. The flavour is rich and full—ideal for everything from quick steaming to roasting with olive oil and lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824580993300,"sku":"ASPCC","price":0.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/asparagus_Connovers_Colossal_2_ml.jpg?v=1732815469"},{"product_id":"asparagus-mary-washington","title":"Asparagus Mary Washington","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic for good reason. \u003cstrong\u003eMary Washington \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been around for generations and is still going strong thanks to its excellent flavour, heavy crops, and solid disease resistance. It’s often rated as one of the best-tasting varieties out there—rich, savoury, and just the right amount of tenderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: late winter to early spring in modules with warmth (13-16ºC) or in mid to late spring in a nursery bed (2.5cm deep).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: Make sure your new permanent asparagus bed is weed free and dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting up. If your soil has poor drainage then consider using a raised bed. Harden off your seedlings and plant in their permanent position in early summer – plant on the flat. You may get a light cut in the third year if growth is vigorous; look forward to steady cropping from the year after that – stop harvesting in mid-summer to allow plants to recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLONG TERM CARE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Asparagus can be productive for 20 years. 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You’ll see crowns forming in the first year, get a light harvest in the second, and from year three, you’re off and running with a full crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsparagus needs a little patience—but it’s worth it. Plant it in well-drained soil and give it a sunny spot. Keep weeds down while it settles in, and don’t be tempted to harvest too much too soon. It’ll reward you for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDID YOU KNOW?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsparagus spears grow fast—often overnight—and to keep them tender and fresh, they’re best picked early in the morning, while it’s still cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsparagus has deep roots—literally and historically. It comes from Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, with cultivation methods written down as far back as 65 A.D. by a Roman named Columella. 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