Can this be sown and cropped in the same year
Asparagus 'Connover's Colossal'
How long does it take from sowing the seeds to harvesting the spears
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Jul 05, 2026 - 11:21 PM
Yes it can. If you prepare the beds will and sow in March you will have Spears to eat by late June. That said it is adviseable to only pick a few in year one as this helps the crop improve substantially in year 2.
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Asparagus 'Connover's Colossal'
Description A superb open pollinated heritage variety growing large spears of excellent flavour. Takes 4 years until first harvest but crops every year for 15-20 yrs - a delicacy well worth the wait! Each plant will produce about 10 spears a year over 8 weeks. Connover’s Colossal does best on light ...
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