Asparagus 'Precoce d'Argenteuil'

Manure in early spring before the spears emerge. I like to leave one frond to grow into a fern and harvest the rest of the spears until they start to thin. Harvest is short – only a couple of months. Harvest only lightly in the second and third years.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Precoce d'Argenteuil is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Easy to germinate – just sow seed in flats or a pot and they will germinate within two weeks.

For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 21°C / 70°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Precoce d'Argenteuil about 90 days before your last frost date.

Wait until they have at least three ferny leaves before transplanting to their final place. make sure the place they will be growing is deeply dug and free from weeds. The plants will be growing there for many years so make sure the soil is good.

Precoce d'Argenteuil is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

French heirloom, grown for its ease of blanching.
Closest non-patented relative of the much sought-after patented hybrid blanching type asparagus, named ‘Larac F1’.

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