Sow and sow

Because from the tiniest seeds, great - and tasty - things can grow

ASPARAGUS This wonderful perennial crop is low maintenance and provides a spring treat. Eat the fresh spears as soon as possible after harvesting. How to… Grow asparagus in a sheltered, sunny site – and consider the place carefully, as asparagus can live for around 20 years and is difficult to move once established. Sow seed indoors in late winter or early spring and plant seedlings outside in early summer. Asparagus can also be grown from crowns – one-year-old bareroot plants – and can be planted in early to mid spring. For the first two years after planting, avoid harvesting any asparagus so the plants can establish themselves. Leave any spears that appear and they’ll form attractive, feathery fronds. When it comes to harvesting, cut the spears with a sharp knife…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2025

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