{"product_id":"jamieson-brothersr-connovers-colossal-asparagus-3-roots","title":"Jamieson Brothers® Theilim Asparagus - 2 roots","description":"\u003cp\u003eJamieson Brothers® Theilim Asparagus - 2 pack \n\u003cbr\u003eAn all-male F1 asparagus variety, which is fast growing and produces delicious delicate spears of green asparagus. The crowns are best planted between March and May, and though a few spears can be cut the following year, it is best left for two years so that it can grow into a strong plant. \n\u003cbr\u003eSOIL PREPARATION: Asparagus requires a well-drained, fertile soil that will need to be deeply dug over before planting. For best results dig in organic compost or manure in Autumn. Choose a sunny position with protection from the wind, raised beds are ideal. \n\u003cbr\u003ePLANTING: Prepare a trench 30cm wide by 20cm deep, then create a mound of compost in the bottom of the trench. Lay the asparagus crowns on the mound 30cm apart, carefully spreading out the roots. Loosely cover with 5-10cm soil. As the stems grow, add more soil into the trench until it is completely filled. \n\u003cbr\u003eCARE: Water the newly planted asparagus crowns and keep them watered during dry weather. In Autumn, cut the fern-like foliage back to 5-10cm above ground level. In Spring, add a general purpose fertiliser around the plants. \n\u003cbr\u003eHARVESTING: The year after planting, cut the first spears for a period of 7-10 days. Cut the spears with a knife 5-7cm below the ground. The second season you can harvest for a period of 4 weeks, by the third year harvesting can continue for an eight week period. Each crown can produce up to 20 spears once established. \n\u003cbr\u003ePlant as soon as possible after purchase. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place until planting. Keep free from frost. \n\u003cbr\u003eGrown from cultivated stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jamieson Brothers","offers":[{"title":"2 pack","offer_id":57342703731033,"sku":"JAMEDI-61","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/8757\/5385\/files\/jb-zmo-pot_veg-vj23_az-v3_pagina_20.jpg?v=1775037644","url":"https:\/\/jamiesonbrothers.com\/products\/jamieson-brothersr-connovers-colossal-asparagus-3-roots","provider":"Jamieson-brothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}