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A bundle of fresh green asparagus spears tied together with string rests in a wicker basket. The closed tips have a purple hue, indicating freshness. Set outdoors with grass in the background, it evokes the joy of harvesting after months of diligent asparagus gardening.

How And When To Harvest Asparagus

How much, how soon and for how long?

Harvesting asparagus is one of the most rewarding experiences for any gardener. Those tender, succulent spears emerging in spring signal the beginning of the growing season and offer a delicious treat vastly superior to store-bought options. If you’ve planted asparagus crowns from Pomona Fruits, you’re in for a pleasant surprise – you can begin your asparagus harvesting journey earlier than most gardeners expect.
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Three New Asparagus Varieties for Spring 2020

Pomona Fruits Spring 2020 catalogue features three new asparagus varieties. The recent move towards greater ‘plant based’ diets and year round availability of asparagus in retail outlets for a modest price has fuelled greater popularity and demand for this versatile vegetable. Continue reading →

Planting an Asparagus Bed

Asparagus is one of those vegetables which just ooze sheer quality and in their season – which is late spring until mid-June – simply can’t be bettered for eating quality. A plateful of cooked spears spread with a little butter is one of my highlights of the year! Continue reading →