Asparagus Connovers Colossal – Growing Instructions

• Sow as early as possible in the spring after soaking seeds overnight,

• 2-3 seeds per pot.

• You can sown thinly in standard trays.

• Optimum soil temperature for germination is 60-86 degrees.

• When large enough to handle thin to the strongest plant, or transplant seedlings.

• Select a well drained site with a sunny or partially shaded location.

• When 3-4 inches plant out in raised rows 3ft apart,

• 12-18 inches between plants.

• Plants should not be harvest until the second year and only lightly.

• Heavy cuttings are possible the third year.

• Mulch the rows in autumn to protect the plants

• and provide nutrients as these are heavy feeders