{"product_id":"connovers-colossal-asparagus-2-pack","title":"Connover's Colossal Asparagus 2 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL PREPARATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsparagus requires a well-drained, fertile soil that will need to be deeply dug over before planting. For best results dig in organic compost or manure in Autumn. Choose a sunny position with protection from the wind, raised beds are ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a trench 30cm wide by 20cm deep, then create a mound of compost in the bottom of the trench. Lay the asparagus crowns on the mound 30cm apart, carefully spreading out the roots. Loosely cover with 5-10cm soil. As the stems grow, add more soil into the trench until it is completely filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater the newly planted asparagus crowns and keep them watered during dry weather. In Autumn, cut the fern-like foliage back to 5-10cm above ground level. In Spring, add a general purpose fertiliser around the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVESTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year after planting, cut the first spears for a period of 7–10 days. Cut the spears with a knife 5-7cm below the ground. The second season you can harvest for a period of 4 weeks, by the third year harvesting can continue for an eight-week period. Each crown can produce up to 20 spears once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant as soon as possible after purchase. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place until planting. Keep free from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown from cultivated stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barrs Garden Centres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51684176855323,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8208\/3355\/files\/z_320b9528-e4b0-4d7b-a5bc-5c957d02d1d9.jpg?v=1769505073","url":"https:\/\/barrsgardencentres.co.uk\/products\/connovers-colossal-asparagus-2-pack","provider":"Barrs Garden Centres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}