Asparagus Connover's Colossal (Ave 90 Seeds)
£0.59
Asparagus Connover’s Colossal is THE asparagus variety - stunning to grow in the flower border, and supplies an exceptionally-high yield of green asparagus spears with purple tips.
Asparagus Connover’s Colossal is the asparagus variety - stunning to grow in the flower border, and supplies an exceptionally-high yield of green asparagus spears with purple tips.
How to Grow Asparagus Connover's Colossal:
Sowing Time: March to May
Sowing Suggestion for Asparagus Connover's Colossal:
I would sow asparagus seeds outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Soak the seeds for 48 hours in warm water before sowing 5cm (2in) deep, 8cm (3in) apart in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Germination is slow. Asparagus seeds can also be started off under glass.
Growing Asparagus Connover's Colossal:
When large enough to handle thin out seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart, and grow on for a season, the following spring (late March/April) transplant to a well prepared, deeply dug bed to which plenty of well rotted compost has been added. Rows 1.2m (4ft) apart, plant 46cm (18in) apart in the rows. Plant carefully making sure the roots are not cramped.
Harvesting Time: See below
Helpful Hints: Harvest asparagus spears after three years; Cut down and compost the asparagus foliage in November to remove any eggs of the Asparagus Beetle.
Asparagus Connover's Colossal's Nutritional Information:
Asparagus spears are high in vitamins A, B, C, E and K, Carbohydrates, Fibre, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium and Phosphorus
Cooking Suggestion:
Asparagus can be boiled or steamed, then served with Hollandaise sauce (or hot melted butter), or chopped and baked in a quiche, or combined with peas, broad beans (still in their pods), young spinach leaves and basil for pasta primavera.
Average Asparagus Connover's Colossal Seeds per packet: Approx. 90 Seeds
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