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Posted by norwayair Minnesota (My Page) on

Sun, May 25, 14 at 0:04

Where is a good website to buy Asparagus crowns?
What varieties have produced the best for you?
Thanks Chad

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Posted by drscott 7a (My Page) on
Sun, May 25, 14 at 3:18

Would consider Nourse or Daisy Farms. Have bought various items - asp and strawberries from them.

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Posted by nhbabs z4b-5a NH (My Page) on
Sun, May 25, 14 at 11:03

At this time of year you may find them locally at a farm store like Agway or Menard's.

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Posted by norwayair none (My Page) on
Sun, May 25, 14 at 11:48

Those 2 websites look great. The local nursery here
Has Mary Washington variety but have been told
Not as good as a jersey knight variety. Thanks for
The input again.

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Posted by madroneb z8OR (My Page) on
Sun, May 25, 14 at 14:20

I've bought from Daisy twice before and was very happy with their crowns. What they, and all asparagus crown sellers fail to mention is that the "all male" varieties are no longer that. I got about 50% female plants with my first order which was Jersey giant and jersey supreme (I think). The second time I ordered a new variety from them called "Vilmoreland" (sp?) or something like that. The percentage of male plants is much higher.
Hope this helps.
-Mark

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