Asparagus

Do any of you fine people have any tips when it comes to growing Asparagus? I know that according to most things I read, I need to dig some trenches, and plant the Asparagus sideways in the trenches... I was wondering if there was a way I could put the Asparagus off to a good start inside, so that when I do eventually put them in the ground they will produce more after my waiting a year. Do any of you have experience growing Asparagus? Would you recommend a particular brand of nutrients?

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http://www.emmitsburg.net/gardens/articles/frederick/2001/asparagus.htm


Asparagus, a member of the lily family, is just about impossible to grow from seed so the home gardener should purchase 1-year-old asparagus crowns, which are the roots of the plant. Look for bundles with 10-15 roots that are dormant (showing no green shoots) and that look firm and fresh, not limp. The bundles can be obtained from a local plant store, nurseries, mail order catalogs or hardware store. Plant as soon as possible after purchasing.........

.............The third year is the magical year that you'll be enjoying asparagus from your garden to the table. When the stalks are about 6 inches high, just snap where they begin to be tender and enjoy. If you use a knife, you risk accidentally cutting immature spears. When you stop harvesting depends on the weather but six to eight weeks is a normal growing season. Allow a certain number of shoots from each plant to make it to full growth to manufacture food for next year's harvest.

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Thanks for the info...