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My little 1 year old asparagus are doing so well. Even though they’re still very small and 2 or 3 years from harvest. They’re producing better then my 5 year olds .
Last photo focused on the back ones but you get the idea.
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Do you keep them in pots SC or is that just to get them started? I ask as I believe asparagus have a long shallow root system so probably not best suited for pots?
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They’re in pot to get them started. They will get potted on again when they go dormant. My mature asparagus are also in a pot.
I knew I wouldn’t be staying here when I planted it. When they all move, the plan is raised beds in the polytunnel.
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They do look good SC. When did you sow them, mine were sown about this time last year.
Regards..........Danny 
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(01-04-2021, 07:41 AM)Broadway Wrote: They do look good SC. When did you sow them, mine were sown about this time last year. Yeah same here.
I really must put the date on the label before I forget how old they are.
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(01-04-2021, 08:10 AM)Small chilli Wrote: (01-04-2021, 07:41 AM)Broadway Wrote: They do look good SC. When did you sow them, mine were sown about this time last year. Yeah same here.
I really must put the date on the label before I forget how old they are. Oh ok, mine are not showing any growth whatsoever! I did move them from pots to a raised bed in November, fingers crossed.
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(01-04-2021, 07:16 AM)Small chilli Wrote: They’re in pot to get them started. They will get potted on again when they go dormant. My mature asparagus are also in a pot.
I knew I wouldn’t be staying here when I planted it. When they all move, the plan is raised beds in the polytunnel.
I wouldn't raise the beds too high or you'll be in the same boat.
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(01-04-2021, 11:05 AM)mcdood Wrote: (01-04-2021, 07:16 AM)Small chilli Wrote: They’re in pot to get them started. They will get potted on again when they go dormant. My mature asparagus are also in a pot.
I knew I wouldn’t be staying here when I planted it. When they all move, the plan is raised beds in the polytunnel.
I wouldn't raise the beds too high or you'll be in the same boat. Which boat would that be?
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The 'nowhere for roots to go' boat
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Oh that boat . They’ll have to deal with it . They ain’t going in open ground, they’ll drown. The 5 year olds are doing fine in there 22” x 13” pot. I believe the youngsters are doing better because they’re a different variety.
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