Too Late For Asparagus Planting?

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Sat, Apr 26, 14 at 10:23

We have working at break neck speed to get our raised beds built in our new home and I am afraid our asparagus has just fallen by the way side (we are going to plant them in the ground next to our fence). I have 60 bare root packets sitting in the garage. Am I too late? I have no idea how long the roots (or crowns-they look like a little jumble of roots), will stay viable (bought them this year), the variety is Purple Passion. We live in Bartlett, TN, (just outside of hot humid Memphis) zone 7a or b. Thanks for your advice.

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Posted by ltilton 5 (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 26, 14 at 10:27

Get them in the ground. The dormant roots should still be viable, and of course you won't be cutting them this year or the next, so they'll have time to grow.

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Posted by catsgurleygirl 10 (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 26, 14 at 10:36

Okay-thank you. May not be able to for another week or so though. I hope they will last. :-/

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Posted by wayne_5 6a.IN (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 26, 14 at 18:51

You might place them in some slightly moist peat moss until you can plant them..I picked some asparagus today. I like to eat them raw. Those Purple Passions are quite sweet.

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