Asparagus

This 19th century heirloom is still beloved by market farmers and home gardeners. This superb variety was developed in the 1860s by produce merchant S.B. Conover of New York City. Its massive spears and super high yields have been praised by the likes of famous 19th century market gardener Peter Henderson, as well as the Royal Horticultural Society.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 65-75 Degrees F
• Plant Spacing: 18"
• Frost Hardy: Y
• Asparagus officinalis

Growing Tips: Soak seeds 24 hours, sow indoors 2-3 months before last spring frost. Transplant into trenches in rich, well worked soil after last frost. Backfill gradually as seedlings grow.

An old traditional heirloom, this gourmet variety is highly esteemed in Europe for its delicious stems and rose-colored buds that can be blanched white. It produces well in our Missouri gardens.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 65-75 Degrees F
• Plant Spacing: 18"
• Frost Hardy: Y
• Asparagus officinalis

Growing Tips: Soak seeds 24 hours, sow indoors 2-3 months before last spring frost. Transplant into trenches in rich, well worked soil after last frost. Backfill gradually as seedlings grow.

With its great taste and long green spears, this variety has been the most popular asparagus in American gardens for the last century. Originally released by agricultural explorer and plant breeder Dr. J.B. Norton in 1919.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Seed Depth 1/2"
• Ideal Temperature: 65-75 Degrees F
• Plant Spacing: 18"
• Frost Hardy: Y
• Asparagus officinalis

Growing Tips: Soak seeds 24 hours, sow indoors 2-3 months before last spring frost. Transplant into trenches in rich, well worked soil after last frost. Backfill gradually as seedlings grow.