Asparagus officinalis Mondeo
Asparagus officinalis Mondeo is ready to harvest from April until July, it is an all-male hybrid that is suitable for spring planting and produces fabulous yields of delicious spears. This Asparagus enjoys growing in a sunny spot and develops nicely when planted in a kitchen garden.
Asparagus Mondeo is an excellent versatile variety, it has a great resistance to disease and is much loved for its impressive quality. Asparagus officinalis Mondeo has created huge interest over the coming months due to its outstanding yield production that is created early in the season, not only does it provide you with quantity it also provides you with quality!
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.
