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Asparagus Crowns

Are you eager to grow your own asparagus but feel daunted by the long-term commitment? While it’s true that asparagus takes patience, the reward of having your own asparagus bed producing for up to 20 years is truly incomparable. Our hand-graded, quality asparagus crowns give you a head start, reducing the time to your first harvest.

 

Perhaps you’re concerned about choosing the right variety for your garden. We understand this common dilemma. That’s why we offer a diverse range. Choose from ‘Gijnlim’ (a favourite with commercial growers), ‘Raffaelo’ (ready for harvesting much later than other existing varieties) and ‘Erasmus’ (a purple asparagus that is sweeter than most green types).

 

While asparagus does require a dedicated bed, even a small plot can yield a satisfying crop. Soil preparation is key wherever you choose to grow your asparagus. Our comprehensive planting guide walks you through each step of the process, from soil preparation to planting depth, ensuring your asparagus gets the best possible start.

 

For those of you worried about pest and disease issues, we offer resistant varieties and provide guidance on maintaining healthy plants. From tips on weed control to advice on preventing asparagus beetle, we’re here to help you nurture your asparagus bed successfully.

 

We understand the patience required when establishing an asparagus bed. To ease this, we offer well-developed one-year-old crowns, giving you a head start on your asparagus-growing journey. With proper care, you could be enjoying your first light harvest just one year after planting.

 

Embrace the rewarding experience of growing your own asparagus, savouring the unparalleled taste of freshly picked spears, and enjoy the pride of nurturing a perennial crop that improves year after year. With Pomona Fruits, you’re not just buying quality asparagus crowns; you’re investing in years of delicious harvests and the satisfaction of growing this gourmet vegetable at home.


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Asparagus 'Backlim' F1This all male F1 hybrid is very popular with commercial growers, producing heavy crops of exceptionally thick, succulent green spears with excellent flavour. It can also be grown as white asparagus if the plants are covered with a mound of sandy soil and harvested before they push through the ground. Very reliable, boasting good disease resistance.Buy Now
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£26.50 inc. p&pAsparagus 'Erasmus' F1The first all-male purple asparagus variety. Specifically bred for the British climate this F1 hybrid was selected for its superior yield, producing 2-3 times as many spears as most other purple varieties. The dark purple spears are rich in antioxidants and the low fibre content means the spears are exceptionally tender even when eaten raw, with virtually no waste at the base. Delicious when cooked but also a very attractive and tasty addition to salads.Buy Now
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Asparagus 'Gijnlim' F1Our best selling variety of asparagus. This all male F1 hybrid is also a favourite with commercial growers as it produces heavy crops very early in the season. Disease resistant and reliable, it does well on sandy and clay soils. The green spears are of medium thickness and have good flavour.Buy Now
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£27.50 inc. p&pAsparagus 'Raffaelo' F1This all male F1 hybrid stands out for its ability to produce heavy crops of uniform, thick green spears in July, much later than other existing varieties. The spear diameter is typically 20-26mm and the flavour is excellent. It is also well suited to white asparagus production when grown under a mound of sandy soil. The plants are vigorous and have good resistance to leaf diseases.Buy Now
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£26.50 inc. p&pAsparagus 'Ramires' F1This all male F1 hybrid is popular with commercial growers as it produces heavy crops of thick green spears very early in the season. In comparison to other early varieties, the spear diameter is outstanding (typically in the range of 16-26mm). It can also be grown as white asparagus planted under ridges of light, sandy soil. The flavour is excellent. The plants are suitable for a wide range of soil types and have good resistance to leaf diseases.Buy Now
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£39.95 inc. p&pAsparagus Collection (18 crowns)This collection consists of 18 asparagus crowns, 6 each of Gijnlim F1, Ramires F1 and Backlim F1.Buy Now
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£40.95 inc. p&pAsparagus Collection (18 crowns)This collection consists of 18 asparagus crowns, 6 each of Gijnlim F1, Erasmus F1 and Raffaelo F1.Buy Now
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