Asparagus Help/Recommendations

[Becca]

This is so completely off topic here...but I am needing some recommendations on what type of asparagus our members are growing. I would like to start a couple raised beds of asparagus and have been trying to read up on what the most delicious varieties are. I would like to try Larac, but I can't seem to find any crowns or seeds anywhere. I also read that UC 157 is good and I am able to find it but wanted to get some input from others before taking the plunge since I know it will be a few years before I can harvest it. I would also be interested to know if those who are growing asparagus started from seed or from crowns.

TIA!

[Discus]

Hi Becca, I'm sure if anyone here is growing asparagus they'll chime in soon - another avenue to explore might be the community over at folia. Someone might even just send you some seeds.

Here's Asparagus on the site, and here's swaps up for grabs; there's even a group dedicated to growing it!

[Becca]

What a cool website! Thank you for sharing it!

[Discus]

Sure thing hope you find some useful tips over there

[Louis_W]

I work in a Nursery which focuses on drought tolerant plants because we have major water problems in New Mexico. We use 'Martha Washington' in our nursery. It has a good flavor and is quite a tough variety (at least in our climate.)

[Becca]

Thank you for the recommendation Louis! I just saw an advertisement for a local nursery carrying Mary Washington for $1.00 per crown. $1.00 per crown doesn't seem like a bad price. I just want to make sure whatever I get is extra delicious!

[Louis_W]

Ah, Mary Washington. Thats it!

On a side note, I am currently living in a region of Spain which is covered with a native species of asparagus. I have found it but I haven't tried it yet. I hear its a much stronger flavor. Ill let you know!

good luck!

[Discus]

Originally Posted by Becca

I just want to make sure whatever I get is extra delicious!

I think that's all about the sauce/dressing