Down Mulberry Lane

Asparagus Planting...

I finally am having time to post my pictures of the asparagus planting. 

First you need to soak the roots for a couple hours.  So I had them in a bucket to soak.

Next I had to dig a hole about 8 inches deep.  I didn't even need Dh's help!  I amaze myself sometimes!  LOL

Then I was to lay the asparagus roots in spider like fashion into the hole. 

Then I am to cover with 2-3 inches of soil at this point.    I will redo this as the roots grow up through the soil until the hole is filled in.  2-3 inches at a time. 

You can't see it, but I still have quite the hill of dirt there.  After I got this dug, I realized I had no fencing to put around it, so I am using the baby gate until it gets all filled in.   It's been almost two weeks and I do not see any greenery peeking up through the soil as of yet.  So, it may be a summer project. 

Warmly, ~Melissa

UPDATE: Year Two - 2008 (link)

Thanks for sharing!

9:29 PM, May 8, 2007 .. Posted by rellamom

I loved this entry! -- Very interesting with the pictures, especially. And your yard! *sigh* LOVELY!

Carrie

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6:52 AM, May 9, 2007 .. Posted by karenhuse

I have always wanted to grow aspargus but was told it is to particular and to hard. very few people can do it so I love the fact you are doing it and puttting the pictures up GREAT!!!!

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8:30 AM, May 9, 2007 .. Posted by BlueApple

I've never been brave enough to try asparagus - hope you share pictures of it growing!

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3:51 PM, April 29, 2009 .. Posted by Barbara

You have a beautiful home. Just a quick tip. My Grandparents after making homemade icecream always saved the salt water to pour over the asparagus bed. The asparagus seemed to like it and it helps to keep the grass down.