Asparagus Crowns – Walker Deluxe F1, 2-Year Live Perennial Vegetable Plant, Fall Planting, 10 Count

Overview

Cultivate your own gourmet garden with these premium asparagus crowns. The ‘Walker Deluxe F1’ variety is renowned for its vigorous growth and abundant yields, providing you with delicious, tender spears year after year. These are robust, 2-year old live perennial vegetable plants, which means they are well-established and ready to produce a light crop in just one year after planting, followed by full harvests in subsequent seasons. Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a true garden delight, offering both culinary pleasure and attractive, feathery foliage throughout the growing season. Planting these crowns in the fall sets them up for success, allowing them to establish a strong root system before the spring growing surge. Get ready to enjoy the unparalleled taste of freshly picked asparagus right from your backyard.

Our asparagus crowns are non-GMO, ensuring you’re planting a natural and healthy addition to your garden. These substantial plants are designed for longevity, making them a wise investment for any home gardener looking to enjoy fresh produce with minimal effort over many years. The ‘Walker Deluxe F1’ is a hybrid known for its disease resistance and high productivity, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced growers. Embrace the satisfaction of growing your own food and transform your garden into a productive oasis with these exceptional asparagus plants.

Key Benefits

Adding asparagus crowns to your garden offers numerous advantages, from fresh culinary experiences to long-term gardening satisfaction. These perennial plants are a sustainable choice for any vegetable patch:

• Long-Term Harvests: Once established, these perennial asparagus plants will produce fresh, succulent spears for 15-20 years or more, providing a continuous harvest season after season from a single planting.
• Early Spring Delicacy: Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to emerge in spring, offering a welcome fresh crop when other garden produce is still weeks away.
• Nutrient-Rich Food Source: Homegrown asparagus is packed with vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as folate, iron, copper, and protein, contributing to a healthy diet.
• Easy to Grow: After the initial establishment period, grow asparagus is surprisingly low-maintenance, requiring minimal attention beyond seasonal feeding and weeding.
• Attractive Garden Feature: Beyond its edible spears, the fern-like foliage of asparagus provides an attractive, graceful backdrop in the garden throughout the summer and fall.
• Economical Choice: Investing in Walker Deluxe F1 asparagus crowns eliminates the need to purchase asparagus from the grocery store, saving money over time while providing superior flavor.
• Supports Healthy Soil: Asparagus plants have deep root systems that can help improve soil structure over the years.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful cultivation of your asparagus crowns begins with proper site selection and planting. Choose a location that receives full sun, ideally 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Asparagus thrives in well-drained soil with a pH between 7.0 and 7.2. It’s crucial to prepare your bed thoroughly before planting. Amend the soil with plenty of organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure, to improve fertility and drainage. Before planting, incorporate 5 lbs of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 sq ft into the soil.

For planting, dig furrows 8-10 inches deep (or 8 inches for heavier clay soils) and 12-14 inches apart within rows, with rows spaced 3 feet apart. Create a small mound of soil at the bottom of each furrow and spread the roots of each asparagus crown over the mound, ensuring the crown rests at the peak. Cover the crowns with about 2 inches of soil, gradually filling the furrow as the plants grow throughout the season. During the establishment year, maintain consistent moisture; lighter soils may require more frequent watering. In August of the establishment year, dress with 1 lb of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 sq ft, working it into the top 2 inches of soil. For subsequent years, apply 2 lbs of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft in early spring and again after harvest. Lime, bone meal, and super phosphate can help maintain proper soil nutrient levels. Weed control is also vital; mulching dried ferns in the fall can help reduce weed pressure. These tips will help you grow asparagus successfully and enjoy bountiful harvests.

Size & Details

Each order includes 10 vigorous asparagus crowns of the ‘Walker Deluxe F1’ variety. These are 2-year old plants, meaning they have already undergone a critical year of root development, giving them a significant head start compared to 1-year crowns or seeds. This maturity allows for a light harvest in the first year after planting and full production in subsequent years. The crowns are substantial in size, indicating a healthy and robust root system ready for planting. They are ideal for fall planting vegetables, allowing the roots to establish well before the dormancy period and be ready for spring growth. Asparagus plants typically grow 3-5 feet tall with a spread of 1-2 feet at maturity, forming attractive fern-like foliage after the harvest season concludes. These non-GMO crowns are chosen for their quality and potential for long-term productivity in your home garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big are the asparagus crowns upon arrival? A: The asparagus crowns are 2-year old plants, meaning they are well-developed and have a substantial root system, making them larger and more robust than 1-year crowns.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these asparagus crowns? A: These Walker Deluxe F1 asparagus crowns are ideal for fall planting. This allows the root system to establish well before the growing season begins in spring.
• Q: How much sunlight do these asparagus plants need? A: Asparagus requires full sun, meaning at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to thrive and produce abundant spears.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for once established? A: Yes, once established, grow asparagus is relatively low-maintenance. The main tasks involve seasonal fertilization and weed control.
• Q: How long until I can harvest asparagus after planting? A: You can expect a light harvest in the first year after planting these 2-year old asparagus crowns, with regular, full harvests beginning in the second year.
• Q: What type of soil is best for growing asparagus? A: Asparagus prefers well-drained soil with a pH between 7.0 and 7.2. Amending with organic matter is highly recommended.
• Q: Will these asparagus plants survive winter in my region? A: Asparagus is a perennial vegetable and is quite cold hardy. It will go dormant in winter and re-emerge in spring. The specific USDA zone suitability is generally broad for asparagus, but it’s best to check local recommendations.
• Q: Can I grow asparagus in containers? A: While possible, asparagus has an extensive root system and prefers deep, wide garden beds for optimal long-term growth and yield.
• Q: What does ‘Walker Deluxe F1’ mean? A: ‘Walker Deluxe F1’ refers to the specific hybrid variety of asparagus, known for its strong growth, high yield, and good disease resistance, making it an excellent choice for home gardens.
• Q: Are these asparagus crowns non-GMO? A: Yes, these asparagus crowns are non-GMO, ensuring you’re planting natural and healthy produce in your garden.