Enjoy a continuous harvest of fresh, tender asparagus from March through July with the Asparagus Continuity Collection. Establishing an asparagus bed requires patience and space, but the long-term rewards are well worth the effort. The Asparagus Continuity Collection offers a perfect starting point, providing a range of varieties to ensure a steady supply of flavourful spears throughout the growing season. From the early-season Gijnlim to the mid-late season Backlim and the late-season Raffaelo, you'll be savoring perfectly tender asparagus for months! The Asparagus Continuity Collection includes the following varieties: Asparagus Gijnlim: A dependable early-season variety that produces vibrant green spears with dark purple tips. As an all-male variety, Gijnlim focuses all its energy on spear production rather than seed, resulting in higher yields than many other types. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Asparagus Backlim: A vigorous, all-male variety with a mid-late harvest. This variety is favored by commercial growers for its fine, straight spears and firm tips. It’s ideal for producing both green and white asparagus, and it has strong resistance to common issues like hollowness, pink discolouration, and rust. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Asparagus 'Raffaelo': Known for its consistent, high yields even in the late season, Raffaelo produces top-quality spears that are ready for harvest in July. With smooth, straight spears and a large diameter, many of the spears fall within the ideal 20-26mm range. It also boasts excellent resistance to asparagus leaf diseases. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 45cm (18"). The Asparagus Continuity Collection is the perfect way to ensure a steady and reliable asparagus harvest all season long! Harvest fresh asparagus from March to July with Asparagus Continuity Collection.
Prepare permanent asparagus beds well in advance of receiving your order so that the crowns can be planted without delay. Choose a sheltered position in full sun. Asparagus beds should be richly fertile and well drained. Remove all weeds, and incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil to improve soil structure and fertility. On cold, wet soils the addition of sharp sand or grit will help to improve drainage.
Dig long trenches, 20cm (10") deep by 30cm (12") wide, and fill the bottom of the trench with 7cm (3") of well rotted manure or garden compost. Mound up soil on top of the manure to form a ridge along the length of the trench and place the asparagus crowns on top of ridge with their roots draped over the edge of the ridge at a distance of 45cm (18") apart. Cover the crowns with 7cm (3") of soil and firm them into their positions.
