How to plant and grow Asparagus with Thompson & Morgan.

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

As a an American I have to say that British people speak so beautifully and proper no matter what ethnicity. It is a pleasure to listen to compared to some of the butchery of the english language in the states. Thanks for such a delightful and informative video. I just received a box of roots from Burpees and ready to years of harvests.

[@billastell3753]

I always leave the tops on through the winter. I live in a cold northern area in Canada. The dried fronds catch the snow which provides insulation through the winter. In the spring when the first spears are emerging I pull out the old tops to give the spears room to push up. I have had the same patch for 40 years.

[@thompsonmorgan]

Thanks Bill - that's a great tip!

[@sushilshirke1128]

This is truly the most informative tutorial on growing asparagus I have come across. Thank you so much.

[@thompsonmorgan]

So nice of you

[@brucehayes5111]

Perfect! Very informative without being long-winded! Gonna prep beds tomorrow afternoon. Thanks so much 👍

[@thompsonmorgan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SFDprobie]

This has been the best informational video on asparagus so far. Thanks!

[@thompsonmorgan]

Thank you. Glad to have helped you!

[@MalekColaylat]

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[@waqasalisaif]

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[@AWNEWY67]

Thanks for the video. I've read alot about planting asparagus but couldn't quite get my head around the written instructions. Now I can clearly see how to plant the crowns.

[@thompsonmorgan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@escapefromny2012]

Thank you! I've read a multitude of instructions on how to do this but no one has ever written instructions that allowed me to picture it fully. Seeing you do it - now I understand what the writers were trying to say.

[@Chelssums]

This is the best video I’ve found in planting asparagus! Thank you!

[@kmr1135]

One of the best no-nonsense asparagus growing instructional vids I have ever seen !! :)

[@thompsonmorgan]

Many thanks :)

[@Tommyarto]

I've watched a few Vids on Asparagus now and this is by far the best one yet - thanks

[@stefmrebelo3423]

Thank you for your wonderful instruction! I started my own patch of 30 crowns, and they have begun to come up!

[@thompsonmorgan]

You are so welcome!

[@AneShiroo]

This has been the best video for planting Asparagus.

[@karenlongmore4423]

Definitely 10 out of 10 for clarity and inspiration! Thanks

[@sallyburrell9570]

Thank you, for such a clear, step by step process! I'm inspired.

[@Vootsksa]

You produced a great tutorial. I've always wondered how it grows. It grew wild on my grandparents farm

[@aguy7039]

Amazingly informative and professional. You explain things very well. Thanks for the video.

[@mynameisbub]

Thank you for a very informative video. I appreciate that it shows all stages of their growth, I like to actually see whats next! My bed is almost ready and my plants should arrive in a week or so.

[@tlims1974a]

Awesome detailed instructions. Thank you

[@xkimmixstarrrx]

This is such a great video for first time growers! thank you so much

[@jrclark9019]

Very informative and well presented tutorial. Thanks much.

[@steveo1337]

Clear, concise, succinct. Thanks

[@thompsonmorgan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenmiller1678]

Brilliantly explained love this. Thank you.

[@angellino1966]

Wonderful video. Answers all my questions. Thank you

[@joyflor3630]

Thank you!!!! VERY HELPFUL. CHEERS from Sea to Sky - Canada

[@ahuakent2400]

It's very helpful,Thanks very much.

[@Vokieeeee]

If you have enough soil to grow Asparagus it is best to plant them in good drainage soil and as they start to emerge ,hill them higher ,just like Potatoes get hilled if they start to show above ground . In Germany they keep adding soil to the existing trenched Asparagus I believe they use a Tractor and Plow to do this because of the huge size of their Fields but they also cover the Asparagus with sheets of Tarpaulin or the like ! I saw this in Germany in May of 2013 by just observing this from a Train that I was traveling in . The idea of covering the Asparagus with Tarpaulin or Sheets is to stop them from turning Green ! It must be quite a process and time consuming effort to Commercially grow this White Asparagus but it is worth it in the long run ! I was never one for any Asparagus and here in Australia we only get the green shoots in Jars and fresh from the Green Grocer ! I have never seen White Asparagus in Australia but it is available but mainly for the Upper Crust High Society Restaurants . White Asparagus prepared and Cooked properly is absolutely Yummy !My wifey and I found that out in May 2013 . We were both hooked on the Creamy White Asparagus Soup and as a Side Dish with the Main Meal when we tasted it in Germany ! I DO NOT eat Green Asparagus anymore , just waiting till I can find some white one . They don't call it " White Gold " for nothing in Germany in their Asparagus Season ! Here in Australia the season for this Asparagus is from September till January . I Googled it to find that out ! Not very Commercially based though ! The talk is though that Tasmania has the Ideal Soil Conditions for it !

[@ralphkessler8772]

Simple clear to the point

[@elliehsu1643]

Hi In the video, there are so many growing, not harvesting any at all this year? I saw in other comments, you mentioned leaving the foliage at the end of the season, which is May. I’m a bit confused, please correct me if I misunderstood. And your video gave me a lot of idea, appreciate it.

[@cweefy]

EXCELLENT video . thank you

[@thompsonmorgan]

Glad you liked it!

[@JanYi2023]

Thanks for the lovely video.

[@poodleoodle7689]

Great video thank you, from start to finish.

[@bernardpopp541]

Brits often excel in good logical explaining of things...this vid gets the award 4 that ...if only by the many positive comments...Don't need to get to other tutorials now, but 1 Q...do these plants need a high PH pls? 🏆 Thanks loads!!! Cheers for Spring 2 u!!! 🌞🐰🐣🍀🐝 subed👍

[@thompsonmorgan]

Thanks for the great comment. Glad you liked the video. Asparagus will happily grow in most soils but a neutral soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5 is about perfect.

[@mkbookie107011]

Where to get the roots??? İt is the 1st time i saw this usually it is a packet of seeds we see in nuseries??? Thank you for your explanations

[@thompsonmorgan]

You can buy them from our website if you are in the UK bit.ly/2ttm5fo

[@wendym775]

Great Video! Thanks for this video. :)

[@thompsonmorgan]

Glad you liked it!

[@rachelw1316]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@UserName-mj5dp]

Great! Thanks for sharing!

[@clydog1]

That was great, thanks.

[@thompsonmorgan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@weepeng]

What a great video!

[@Chouathao387]

I love way you do😙😚😚

[@huallacanes100]

how soon will they start to grow after i plant them, i planted some 2 weeks ago and no growing yet.. any tip?

[@thompsonmorgan]

Huallacanes Mambo Try to be patient. They need to establish their root system first as this will be needed in order to support any growth above ground. I would wexpect that you will see some growth in the next month or so.

[@subnantingfort]

Alanis morissette growing asparagus! Isnt it ironic?

[@tidBITSofINFO]

Thank U

[@dongkraus]

Could you let me know how many crowns I should plant for a four person family? Thought they need to be harvested at the right time, so too many could be a problem I am guessing.

[@thompsonmorgan]

The shoots will come up sporadically so you can harvest them as and when they are ready. I would think that 12 plants would be plenty, but it does really depend on how much you like asparagus!

[@MissTrixie29]

Sheltered sunny location, how much shade should/can they get? Our best sheltered spot gets shade for about 6 hours during the summer from about dinnertime on (it's the time it blocks out the sun when we eat dinner on our deck!).

[@thompsonmorgan]

They really thrive in a sunny spot with shelter from winds. However Asparagus can be grown in shadier conditions and often do surprisingly well. I would definiteley give it a try!

[@Some-RANDOM-IDIOT-On-YT]

Would you recomend planting asparagus in or over a natural spring?

[@thompsonmorgan]

Hi William. Asparagus really does need very good drainage so planting in a natural spring wouldn't be ideal. Water logged soil is likely to cause the crown to rot. Personally, I wouldn't risk planting them in these conditions.

[@iqbalhusain7583]

Thanks for sharing

[@connieanderson9702]

Can u plant in raise beds and buckets?

[@thompsonmorgan]

You can plant them in pots - but this will severely shorten the life of the plant and crops will be smaller. If it was a large raised bed then this would ok.

[@jackiedismore1535]

I have recently bought crowns that say they are 2 years old. When I plant them this year, will this be their growing year? And next year I can harvest?

[@thompsonmorgan]

Yes, I would leave them to establish this year. Next year take a limited harvest.

[@jackiedismore1535]

Thompson & Morgan TV thank you very much!

[@berdialokhishvili2769]

Can you tell me what is productivity of one root aspragus??

[@thompsonmorgan]

Asparagus has an excellent life span. If cared for well it will crop for up to 20 years in most domestic gardens.

[@berdialokhishvili2769]

Thanks a lot, and one more question, as I understood from video harvesting period is from April to June, my question is if it possibly to make harvesting period longer or get second period in year.

[@thompsonmorgan]

Its best not to extend harvesting beyond this period as you will deplete the plants energy which will affect your crop in the following year. The plant needs to have sufficient time in a growing season to develop stems and build up its energy reserves before the autumn.

[@gregbrooks9546]

I am wanting to plant asparagus in my garden with other veggies. However I have been told that you need a special place in the garden because they spread like crazy. Is this true and can you manage them in simple rows like you displayed.

[@thompsonmorgan]

They wont spread like crazy but it is worth selecting your site carefully as they will need a permanent position that wont be disturbed for many years. An established aparagus bed can last for up to 20 years so you need to be happy with its location as it will be there for a very long time!

[@gregbrooks9546]

Should I plant asparagus in full sun

[@thompsonmorgan]

Yes full sun is best, preferably a fairly sheltered position.

[@aaglad8604]

Did u wear that coat for a whole season ????

[@thompsonmorgan]

Yes - that's my favorite gardening coat!

[@aaglad8604]

Thompson & Morgan TV. OK i got 1 too. Liked ur video and subbed , so do some more. Im also doing a strawberrie so in a couple of years I'll have both. Thanks for not calling me a troll even though i was. Lol 😆

[@mrjon1985]

awesome

[@Vokieeeee]

Hey , whittle4u . If any of you understand the German Language , you needto watch their KZbin Videos on how they grow Asparagus . It is white . The Beds are Hilled and covered with White Plastic . I had White Asparagus with a White Sauce as a side dish with my main meal in a Restaurant in Germany in May 2013 . I will never go back to eating that Green Asparagus . The White one Tastes Phenomenal . It tastes a Hell of a lot better than the Green one ever did . Try it . Check it out , even if you Do Not understand the German Language, just watch the Video . " Spargel - Anbau bis zur Ernte ". Or something like that .

[@MaestroTJS]

My family and I had white asparagus and did not like them at all. Difference of opinion. ;) We found them extremely chewy.

[@paulmerrill8291]

What about growing asparagus from seeds?

[@thompsonmorgan]

Asparagus is traditionally grown from crowns as they are slow to get going - why make them even slower by starting from scratch?

[@Pocono_Pits]

Starting them from seed is easy. They should be started by this time of year (for where I am atleast) I start them in regular seed starting trays. They need to stay in those trays and outdoors until later in the fall when I can plant them in their final bed. I would not start them directly in the ground because they can be very finicky to germinate. My asparagus seeds germinate best when very heavily soaked with water. They are wetland crops originally so they dont need to be as well drained as a lot of people think.

[@michellevillamar9413]

Can Asparagus grow in zone 4a?

[@thompsonmorgan]

It should cope ok, but you may want to cover with a cloche or deep mulch to offer some winter protection to the crowns.

[@davidszakacs6888]

what can be done about asparagus beetles?

[@thompsonmorgan]

Both the adult and larvae of Asparagus Beetle will eat the foliage and stems of asparagus. Keep an eye out from Spring and pick them off of the plants as you see them, and destroy them. At the end of the year once the stems have died back they should be removed and burnt to kill off any overwintering beetles.

[@Nathan-lt6bw]

Hello Can you use seeds?

[@thompsonmorgan]

Yes you can - but it will take several years longer before you can harvest your first crops.

[@Lauralinkola]

What a lovely lady

[@jewellevy]

What do I do the second year and onward when all the dirt is up to the top?

[@thompsonmorgan]

1. Weed asparagus beds by hand as the shallow roots may be damaged by hoeing. 2. Water regularly during hot periods, to prevent them from drying out. 3. In autumn cut back the yellowing foliage and mulch the crowns with well rotted manure to protect them from frost. 4. Feed with a general fertiliser each March. Also when growing asparagus, resist the temptation to harvest the spears during their first season, but instead allow the plants to develop foliage. A limited crop of spears may be harvested in the second year during April and May when they reach 15cm (6") tall. By the third year, the crop can be fully harvested. It is recommended to stop cutting from the end of May to allow the shoots to develop into foliage. Later harvests can be made but risk weakening the plant.

[@janetfletcher3107]

I was sure I'd done this correctly but when my asparagus came up they seemed short and stunted. The ground is fertile and there is plenty of light and they were given the right amount of water? Me and my husband eat them for breakfast most mornings, and I wanted to be able to stop buying them from the shop

[@thompsonmorgan]

Dont give up just yet. You may not have done anything wrong! It has been a very tricky spring for plant growth with consistently fluctuating temperatures, little rainfall and late frosts. Your plants may be simply be responding to the poor growing conditions this season and will probably come through as normal stems next year.

[@JeffBourke]

strong woman!

[@swayback7375]

Plant them deeper than this.

[@Chouathao387]

strong woman

[@thompsonmorgan]

Thanks!

[@ClintL63]

I like the video, but asparagus grows in the fekkin ditch with all kinds of grass and weeds around; those plants need No tending: just harvesting;sure! they have been there for years and nobody planted them with such care

[@johniac7078]

I just bury them in a shallow trench and let Mother Nature do the rest.

[@whittle4u]

I thought they were supposed to be planted deep.

[@thompsonmorgan]

Hello. Asparagus are traditionally planted on ridges to improve drainage but as the soil is then mounded up on top of them they are probably planted deeper then they might appear at first glance. Some people do prefer to plant them deeper but ultimately they will work their way up through the soil to their prefered level anyway.

[@whittle4u]

I see, maybe that why I'm having problems. Maybe too much clay too. Tried three times, can't get success. Love asparagus

[@hankl8730]

whittle4u I read that planting them deep produces larger spears while shallow planting produces numerous but smaller spears. Here in Sydney, the only option is shallow planting as the soil is solid clay 20cm down.

[@keithrahn1002]

+whittle4u. If the soil is bad you may want to plant in pots. I'm trying that this year.

[@426superbee4]

idk why ya'll make it so hard. THERE VERY HARDY, HARD TO KILL EM! i don't do any thing to mine for 8 yrs > i even mow over them he heee> IT takes a bunch of them to make a meal

[@nkel6111]

thumbs down...she won't say where she is so the date as ''march '' is irrelevant.

[@thompsonmorgan]

We are located in East Anglia in the UK, if that helps.