Asparagus 'Fat Bastard'
Asparagus officinalis 'Fat Bastard' F1
S0071
Fatter spears than any other variety and a much higher yield with excellent rust resistance. Allow three years for the crown to develop from seed and two years for growth from the crown. Then enjoy this early spring tender treat.
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Fatter spears than any other variety and a much higher yield with excellent rust resistance. Allow three years for the crown to develop from seed and two years for growth from the crown. Then enjoy this early spring tender treat.
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Fatter spears than any other variety and a much higher yield with excellent rust resistance. Allow three years for the crown to develop from seed and two years for growth from the crown. Then enjoy this early spring tender treat.How to grow
Its extensive root system appreciates deeply dug soil enriched with plenty of manure and compost, add lime for a pH of 7 plus. Plant your asparagus spears so the crown is covered by about 5-7cm of soil and water well. A light cutting of spears in the second year for about 4 weeks will be followed in subsequent years by harvests lasting up to 10 weeks. Always remove the spears with a sharp knife, cutting below the surface of the soil and cease harvesting when the spears become thinner than 1cm. Mulch asparagus generously to eliminate weed competition and blanch the new spears.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
20
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
88
Sow distance:
30cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Sep-Nov
Warm:
Mar-Nov
Hot:
May-Aug
Sub-tropical:
May-Nov
Tropical:
May-Jul
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Seasonal watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Perennial
Height:
1.2m
Width:
30cm
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